The company's purpose is to acquire and manage shares in all types of companies, both in Switzerland and abroad. In general, the company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies, acquire or establish companies with the same or similar purpose, carry out all financial, commercial, movable, immovable and other operations, and conclude all contracts suitable for developing its purpose or directly or indirectly related thereto. The company may grant loans or any other form of financing to affiliated companies or to third parties or to the partners, as well as provide securities of all kinds, for the direct or indirect benefit of affiliated companies or third parties.