The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and manage participations in companies of all kinds, both in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to acquire, encumber, sell and administer real estate, with the exception of all operations prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may acquire patents and licenses and may carry out all operations of any nature, directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It may grant loans or guarantees of any kind, either to third parties or to its shareholders, if this serves its interests.