The company's purpose is to hold, manage and sell participations in all commercial, industrial or other companies in Switzerland or abroad, as well as to buy, sell, hold and manage all real estate, excluding any operation subject to the Federal Law on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners (LFAIE). The company may: - Engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity, whether movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; - Open branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; - Participate in all enterprises having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose; - Grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if it serves its interests.