The company's main purpose is: all activities related to asset management, in particular investing in companies and real estate and managing and administering these assets. It also aims to engage in all activities in the fields of technology, trade, tourism and business management both in Switzerland and abroad. It may carry out all operations related to this activity as well as all operations that may promote the purpose and interest of the company. It may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire companies with similar purposes, merge with such companies and conclude all contracts that may develop or achieve its purpose or relate directly or indirectly thereto. It may grant or receive loans to/from its shareholders, as well as to/from all companies of the same group.