The company's purpose is to acquire, sell, hold and manage participations in all commercial, real estate and industrial companies in Switzerland and abroad, except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may: engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity, movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in all companies having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose; grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties, if it serves its interests.