The company's purpose is to acquire and dispose of participations in all industrial, commercial, financial, real estate or other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to manage such participations and finance subsidiary companies. The company may: - Engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity, movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; - Open branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; - Participate in all enterprises having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose; - Grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if it serves its interests.