The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and sell participations, direct or indirect, in companies of any kind, both in Switzerland and abroad. It may also carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all financial, commercial, movable or immovable transactions directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose and may be interested, in any form, in all similar enterprises, in particular by taking participations in similar enterprises. The company may also establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. It may also acquire real estate in Switzerland and abroad, carry out promotion, purchase, sale, management and real estate management. The company may grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if it serves its interests.