The company's purpose is to acquire, purchase, sell, manage and administer participations in all companies or businesses, directly or indirectly, in Switzerland or abroad, except for any operations prohibited by the LFAIE. Furthermore, the company's purpose is to provide services in the field of business management. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries and may participate in other companies, both in Switzerland and abroad, and in general, carry out any activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, hold and dispose of real estate properties both in Switzerland and abroad. It may carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all financial transactions as well as act as guarantor or surety for subsidiaries or third parties.