The company's purpose is to subscribe to, acquire, hold, finance, sell and transfer participations in all companies both in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to provide all services in these areas, excluding all operations prohibited by the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners (LFAIE). The company may: carry out any financial, commercial or industrial activity, whether movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; open 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.