The company's purposes are the acquisition and management of shareholdings in Switzerland and abroad, the acquisition, management, and sale of tangible and intangible assets, with the exception of transactions prohibited by the LFAIE, and the execution of investments. In this context, it may acquire or lease any tangible or intangible asset directly or indirectly related to this purpose and trade in such assets, with the exception of transactions prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad. It may also carry out transactions of any kind, directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose, in Switzerland or abroad, and conduct all commercial and financial transactions. It may grant loans or guarantees of any kind to third parties or to the holders of shares.