The company's purpose is the acquisition, sale and management of participations in all real estate, commercial, financial and industrial companies, in Switzerland and abroad. The company may grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if it serves its interests. It may conduct its activities both in Switzerland and abroad and take participations in other companies or associate with other companies. The company may engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity, movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; it may undertake any other convergent or apt activity to promote it. Furthermore, it may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, as well as found or finance companies having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose.