The company's purpose is the acquisition, sale, administration and management of participations in all companies or enterprises, directly or indirectly, in Switzerland or abroad, except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may carry out all financial, commercial, industrial, movable and immovable transactions (except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE) in Switzerland and abroad, directly or indirectly related to its main purpose, create subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in all enterprises having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose, grant loans or guarantees to subsidiaries, associates or third parties.