The purpose of the company is to acquire, sell, hold and manage shareholdings in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, with the exception of shareholdings in companies that hold residential real estate in Switzerland, as well as to provide financial advice. The company may engage in all activities that are directly or indirectly related to the aforementioned purpose. It may also participate in the financing of other companies of the group to which the company belongs, in the interest of this group, in particular by providing guarantees and securities of any kind, and establish or set up subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also grant loans to its shareholders and/or act as a guarantor or guarantor for loans granted to third parties by its shareholders.