The company's purpose is to acquire and manage shareholdings in all types of enterprises, including the acquisition, holding, and disposal of shareholdings in other commercial, industrial, or financial companies, both in Switzerland and abroad, and in real estate companies in Switzerland and abroad, directly or indirectly, in its own name and for its own account or for the account of third parties as investments or for any other reason, excluding all real estate operations prohibited by the federal law on the acquisition of real estate by persons abroad (LFAIE). The company may engage in all activities directly or indirectly related to its main purpose, particularly in the field of patents, licenses, trademarks, or intangible rights. It may financially or otherwise participate in all enterprises or companies pursuing a similar purpose or related to the company's main purpose. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, carry out all commercial, movable, or immovable property transactions, and conclude all contracts suitable for developing its purpose or directly or indirectly related thereto. The company may grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if this promotes its interests.