The company's purpose is the purchase, sale and administration of all securities, assets and movable or immovable rights of all kinds. The company may: engage in any financial, commercial, industrial, movable or immovable activity, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in all companies having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose; grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties, if it serves its interests.