The company's purpose is the acquisition, administration and sale of participations in industrial, commercial, real estate or financial companies or enterprises, excluding any real estate participation in Switzerland subject to authorization under the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners (LFAIE). The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire participations in any company, carry out any activity and perform any function directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It may grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if it serves its interests.