The company's main purpose is to subscribe to, acquire, sell and manage participations in all real estate, financial, commercial and industrial companies, with the exception of operations prohibited by the LFAIE. It may also grant loans to shareholders. The company may carry out all commercial, financial, industrial, movable and real estate transactions for its own account or for the account of third parties in direct or indirect relation to its main purpose, in Switzerland and abroad, open branches in Switzerland and abroad, take participations in other companies with a similar or related purpose. The company may grant loans or guarantees to its shareholders or third parties if it serves its interests.