The company's purpose is to hold and manage movable and immovable participations in Switzerland and abroad. The company may engage in any other activity directly or indirectly related to the aforementioned purpose, excluding any operations falling under the LFAIE. The company may create branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire companies with an identical or analogous purpose, or merge with such companies. The company may also grant or request loans from third parties or its partners. The company may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and bonds for branches, subsidiaries, and third parties.