The company's purpose is to hold, acquire and realize participations of any form in financial, industrial or commercial enterprises. The company may establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, carry out all operations and conclude all contracts that are suitable for developing its purpose or are directly or indirectly related to it. It may also carry out all financial, fiduciary, commercial or industrial, movable and immovable operations related to the realization of its purpose, including acquiring, holding or disposing of real estate. It may grant loans or guarantees to its shareholders and third parties, act as guarantor for loans subscribed by shareholders or third parties, and secure these loans by issuing or pledging mortgage securities or by subscribing to any other financial commitment.