The company's purpose is the acquisition and administration of participations, on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as a representative or in a fiduciary capacity, in commercial, industrial and financial enterprises, located in Switzerland or abroad, by acquiring shares, bonds, participations, holding claims or in any other suitable form. The company may also engage in any financial, commercial, industrial or real estate activity, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in all enterprises having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose; grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties, if this serves its interests.