The company's purpose is the acquisition and administration of participations on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as a representative or in a fiduciary capacity, in commercial, industrial, financial and real estate companies, located in Switzerland or abroad, by acquiring shares, bonds, participations, holding claims in any other suitable form, as well as all industrial, commercial and financial transactions that can be directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose or to any similar or related purposes. The company may grant loans to shareholders and third parties, act as guarantor for loans subscribed by shareholders or third parties, and guarantee these loans by issuing or pledging mortgage securities or by subscribing to any other financial commitment. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad.