The company's purpose is to acquire and manage majority or minority stakes in Swiss or foreign companies, as well as to buy, sell and manage movable assets (such as boats, cars, works of art and others) and real estate (except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE). It may carry out all operations directly or indirectly related to this purpose and take an interest in them directly and indirectly. It may also, on its own account or on behalf of third parties, carry out all financial, commercial and movable transactions, directly or indirectly related to its purpose or likely to promote it. The company may also grant loans or other financial services to its direct or indirect shareholders and direct or indirect subsidiaries, and provide guarantees of any kind on its assets, including through pledges or fiduciary transfers, or guarantees of any kind to secure the obligations of its direct or indirect shareholders or subsidiaries. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad.