The company's purpose is the acquisition, holding, sale, management and administration of all participations in all companies or enterprises in Switzerland and abroad. The company may participate in other companies, acquire or establish companies with an identical or similar purpose, carry out all financial or commercial transactions, movable or immovable, in direct or indirect connection with its purpose. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad. It may grant or guarantee loans or advances to its shareholders, related parties or subsidiaries.