The company's purpose is 1) to acquire, sell, hold and manage participations in all companies, in particular commercial, real estate and industrial companies, in Switzerland and abroad, except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE; 2) to provide consulting and management services in the field of operational and financial management of companies, as well as to make financial investments; the company may provide and have provided all professional, commercial and financial services related thereto, including the management and control of companies, products and cooperation, and make them available and sell them to third parties, if necessary separately. The company may: - carry out any financial, commercial or industrial activity, movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; - establish 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 this promotes its interests.