In Switzerland and abroad, the acquisition, sale, holding and management of participations in all types of companies and enterprises, excluding participations in companies holding residential real estate in Switzerland, and providing all financial advice. The company may carry out all financial, commercial, industrial, movable and immovable (excluding operations prohibited by the LFAIE) transactions, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, in Switzerland and abroad, directly or indirectly related to the main purpose. It may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also grant loans to its associates and/or guarantee, secure or co-sign loans granted by third parties to its associates.