The company's purpose is the acquisition, creation, sale, administration and management of participations in companies, particularly in the real estate, commercial, industrial, financial and service sectors. The company may, both in Switzerland and abroad, in particular: Establish branches or subsidiaries; Buy or sell participations; Grant loans to shareholders and third parties, guarantee loans subscribed by shareholders or third parties, secure these loans by issuing or pledging mortgage securities or by subscribing to any other financial commitment.