The company's purpose is the acquisition, administration, holding, management, and alienation of interests in all companies, both in Switzerland and abroad, with the exception of operations prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may: - exercise any financial, commercial, industrial, movable or immovable activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose, with the exception of operations prohibited by the LFAIE; - create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; - participate in all enterprises having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose; - grant loans or guarantees to its associates or third parties if this promotes its interests.