The company's purpose is the acquisition and administration of participations, on its own account or on behalf of third parties, in commercial, industrial and real estate companies, located in Switzerland and abroad, by acquiring shares, bonds, participations and holding claims in any suitable form, except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may: - carry out all financial, commercial or industrial activities, movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; - establish 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 companies or third parties, if this serves its interests.