The company's purpose is: a) all investment advisory activities as well as the acquisition, financing, administration, brokerage and participation in all companies, except for activities prohibited by the LFAIE; b) as an ancillary activity, the execution of all commercial and financial transactions directly or indirectly related to the above-mentioned purposes, as well as the acquisition of participations in all Swiss or foreign companies pursuing identical or similar purposes, except for activities prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may conduct its activities both abroad and in Switzerland and establish branches. The company may also grant loans and/or guarantees, in any form, to its associates or third parties.