The company's purpose is the acquisition, management, holding and sale of participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as the financing of such companies. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad and carry out all activities having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose. The company may grant or take out loans to shareholders, affiliated companies or third parties, grant or take out guarantees of any kind to these same entities. In general, the company may carry out all transactions and take all measures that appear appropriate to promote its corporate purpose or are related to it; in particular, the company may acquire, manage and sell movable and immovable property, excluding operations prohibited by the Federal Act of 16 December 1983 on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners (LFAIE).