The company's purpose is the acquisition, management, holding, and sale of all participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad, with the exception of transactions prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may, directly or indirectly in relation to its main purpose, both in Switzerland and abroad: carry out all financial, commercial, and real estate transactions, with the exception of transactions prohibited by the LFAIE; participate in all enterprises or activities, or acquire or establish enterprises with an identical or analogous purpose; create branches; grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if it promotes its interests; conclude all contracts suitable for developing or directly or indirectly related to its purpose.