The company's purpose is to acquire and manage participations in all commercial, industrial, financial and real estate companies in Switzerland and abroad, excluding operations prohibited by the Federal Law on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners. Furthermore, it may: - carry out any financial, commercial or industrial activity, whether movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose, excluding operations prohibited by the Federal Law on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners (LFAIE); - establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland or abroad; - participate in all companies having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose; - grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties if it serves its interests.