The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and administer participations in all forms in Swiss and foreign companies, as well as to carry out any activity related to the administrative support of the companies in which it holds participations. Furthermore, it may: carry out any financial, commercial or industrial activity, whether movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland or abroad; participate in any undertaking having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose; grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties, if this serves its interests.