The company's purpose is to carry out all brokerage, strategy consulting and other operations related to this purpose. Furthermore, it may carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all commercial, movable and financial transactions, directly or indirectly related to its purpose, in any form, including in the form of participations. In addition, it may acquire, hold and dispose of real estate and grant loans or guarantees to its shareholders or third parties. The company may also open branches in Switzerland and abroad, establish or acquire any company pursuing a similar purpose.