The company's purpose is the acquisition, management, holding, and sale of shares in companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may carry out all financial, commercial, movable, and immovable operations, directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose, with the exception of all operations prohibited by the LFAIE. It may receive or grant loans or advances to its shareholders or to third parties, guarantee loans subscribed by shareholders or third parties, guarantee such loans by the issuance or pledging of mortgage certificates or others, as well as subscribe to any other financial commitments. It may create 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, carry out all operations, and conclude all contracts suitable for developing and extending its purpose.