The purpose of the company is: to acquire direct or indirect interests in companies of any kind, both in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to manage and finance companies. The company may also: a) carry out all commercial, financial, movable or immovable transactions, the latter provided they are not subject to the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners of December 16, 1983 (LFAIE); b) in general, carry out all operations having a direct or indirect connection with the company's purpose in Switzerland and abroad. The company may have subsidiaries or establish branches in Switzerland and abroad.