The company's purpose is to subscribe to, acquire, hold, finance, sell and transfer participations in all companies, both in Switzerland and abroad. The company may: Engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity, whether movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; Open branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; Participate in all companies having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose; Grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties, if it serves its interests.