The company's purpose is to acquire, sell, manage, hold and manage participations in Swiss or foreign companies. It may carry out, on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all financial, commercial, industrial, movable and immovable transactions (except those prohibited by the LFAIE), in Switzerland and abroad, directly or indirectly related to the main purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries and may participate in other companies, both in Switzerland and abroad, and in general, carry out any activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, hold and dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, carry out all financial transactions and provide guarantees or warranties for subsidiaries or third parties.