The company's purpose is to subscribe, acquire, hold, finance, sell and transfer participations in all companies both in Switzerland and abroad. The company may: - Engage in any financial, commercial or industrial, movable or immovable activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose. - Open 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 shareholders or third parties if it serves its interests.