The company's purpose is to carry out all commercial, real estate, technical and financial operations, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties in Switzerland and abroad, with the exception of operations prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may engage in all buying and selling, importing and exporting, distributing and marketing of products and goods, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties. The company may negotiate the purchase and sale of movable or immovable property on its own account or on behalf of third parties and manage these assets. The company may issue securities, shares, participation certificates or bonds, receive securities in deposit and represent the interests of shareholders in all circumstances. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may grant loans or guarantees to its shareholders or third parties if it is in the company's interest.