The company's purpose is the acquisition, holding, sustainable management and disposal of participations in companies and corporations of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, excluding all real estate transactions in Switzerland. The company may also carry out all financial, commercial, movable or immovable transactions, directly or indirectly related to its purpose, or suitable to develop it, including granting loans. It may establish branches. The company may provide financial support in the form of securities or guarantees of any kind to secure the obligations of its shareholders, companies directly or indirectly affiliated with it, persons close to it, or persons close to its shareholders or companies directly or indirectly affiliated with it, with or without consideration.