The Company's purpose is: the purchase, sale, holding and management of securities and participations in all types of companies or businesses, in Switzerland or abroad, venture capital and the management of its own assets; the purchase, sale, rental and holding of all real estate properties, in Switzerland or abroad. The Company may: either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, carry out all financial, commercial, industrial, movable and immovable transactions in Switzerland and abroad, directly or indirectly related to the main purpose; create subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad; participate in all businesses having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose; grant loans or guarantees to subsidiaries, shareholders or third parties.