The company's purpose is the acquisition, sale and administration of participations in other companies or enterprises of any kind by acquiring shares, bonds, participations and holding claims in any other form, except those prohibited by the LFAIE; it may also carry out all real estate transactions, except those prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may: carry out any financial, commercial or industrial activity, movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; acquire real estate; 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 shareholders or third parties if it serves its interests.