The company's purpose is the acquisition, holding and management of participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as the purchase, sale and management of real estate in Switzerland and abroad, with the exception of operations prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may carry out all commercial, financial, industrial, movable and immovable transactions for its own account or for the account of third parties in direct or indirect connection with its main purpose, in Switzerland and abroad, open branches in Switzerland and abroad, take participations in other companies with a similar or related purpose. The company may grant loans or guarantees to its shareholders or to third parties if it serves its interests.