The company's purpose is to carry out all financial and real estate transactions and activities, as well as to acquire and manage participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad, excluding all operations prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, manage and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad, excluding all operations prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may acquire, operate, use and exercise all intellectual property rights, trademarks, models and/or designs, in any manner whatsoever. The company may provide management services to all companies affiliated with it. The company may provide financial assistance, including loans, advances, guarantees or securities of any kind, to its subsidiaries, sister companies, or any other affiliated company, for consideration or free of charge. The company may also grant loans, advances, guarantees or securities of any kind to its shareholders or third parties. Furthermore, the company may carry out all operations that are directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose or that promote or facilitate its development.