The company's purpose is to acquire interests in financial, commercial, industrial and real estate matters in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to carry out any financial, commercial, movable and real estate transactions. It may engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose; establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire companies with an identical or similar purpose or merge with such companies; acquire or sell real estate; grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties if it serves its interests; carry out all operations and conclude all contracts that are suitable for developing and expanding its purpose or are directly or indirectly related to it.