The company's purpose is the acquisition, sale, management, control and administration of participations in all companies, in Switzerland and abroad. The company may: carry out 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; and grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties, if it serves its interests.