The company's purpose (in strict compliance with the rules governing the acquisition of real estate by foreigners) is: the acquisition, administration and management of participations in all industrial, commercial, financial or other companies in Switzerland or abroad, as well as their financing. As an ancillary activity, the execution of all commercial and financial transactions - whether movable or immovable - directly or indirectly related to the above-mentioned purpose(s), as well as the acquisition of participations in all Swiss or foreign companies pursuing identical or similar purposes. The company may also grant loans and/or guarantees, in any form, to its shareholders or third parties. The company may conduct its activities both in Switzerland and abroad.