The company's purpose is the acquisition, administration and management of participations in all companies or commercial, financial, industrial or other enterprises, both in Switzerland and abroad, as well as their financing. It will also aim to acquire, hold, manage or dispose of real estate, both in Switzerland and abroad. 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 this serves its interests.