The company's purpose is to hold and manage long-term financial participations and investments, in particular shares and equity interests in other companies. It may also carry out all commercial, financial, real estate or other transactions that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose and promote its development. It may grant loans to its associates or other persons. It may also buy, sell, rent all premises useful for the development of activities in accordance with the company's purpose. Furthermore, it may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, take participations, found or finance companies having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose. The company may also contract any loan from banking institutions, its associates or other persons.