The company's purpose is the direct or indirect acquisition and management of participations in other companies, Swiss or foreign, the financing of corporate groups, as well as investment and placement activities in Switzerland or abroad, and the provision of advisory services in the areas of general management, mergers and acquisitions, and investment strategies. The company may take financing and intermediary measures in favor of its shareholders or third parties; the company may also grant loans to shareholders, group companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries and may participate in other companies, both in Switzerland and abroad, and, in general, carry out any activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, hold and dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all financial transactions, as well as provide guarantees or guarantees for subsidiaries or third parties.