The company's purpose is to provide all services, advice and assistance, particularly in commercial, industrial, technical, legal, financial matters, as well as all services related to company administration, accounting and fiduciary operations. In general, the company may, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, carry out all operations directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose, establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in all enterprises having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose and grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties, if it serves its interests. The company may also acquire, hold, manage and dispose of real estate for management purposes.