The company's purpose is to acquire, sell, hold and manage participations in all types of companies and enterprises in Switzerland and abroad, excluding participations in any company with the purpose of acquiring real estate in Switzerland, as well as to exercise all mandates of consulting, studies and services to companies with international activities. The company may carry out all financial, commercial, industrial, movable and immovable transactions, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, in Switzerland and abroad, with the real estate purpose being limited in Switzerland to the acquisition of buildings for exclusively commercial use, directly or indirectly related to the main purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may grant loans to its shareholders and/or guarantee or secure loans granted by third parties to its shareholders.