The company's purpose is to carry out all real estate transactions, except those prohibited by the LFAIE, as well as the operation of public establishments; to acquire participations in any form, except those prohibited by the LFAIE, in all commercial, industrial, financial or other companies, Swiss or foreign, the acquisition of all titles and rights through participation, contribution, subscription, firm purchase or option to buy, negotiation and any other means, including the acquisition of patents and licenses, their management and exploitation, the granting of all kinds of assistance, loans, advances or guarantees to all companies; all services in the search for investment operations, industrial and commercial development, as well as in international trade and any communication operation (for complete purpose see articles of association).