The company's purpose is the acquisition and management of shareholdings on its own behalf or on behalf of third parties, as a representative or in a fiduciary capacity, in commercial, industrial, financial, and real estate companies based in Switzerland or abroad, through the purchase of shares, bonds, stakes, holding of claims in any other form, as well as the drafting of articles, the provision of courses, and the provision of advice to third parties and group companies, including advice on livestock farming and veterinary medicine, management, and business direction. The company may: either on its own behalf or on behalf of third parties, carry out all financial, commercial, industrial, movable, and immovable operations in Switzerland and abroad (excluding any activity prohibited by the LFAIE), directly or indirectly related to the main purpose; establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in any enterprises having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose; grant loans or guarantees to subsidiaries, partners, or third parties; and in general, carry out any activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose.