The company's purpose, within the limits of the rules imposed by the LFAIE, is the acquisition, sale and administration of participations in other companies or enterprises, of any nature, through the purchase of shares, bonds, stakes and holding of claims in any other form, as well as all real estate operations. The company may engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity, movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose, acquire real estate, create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in any enterprises having a direct or indirect relation with its purpose, grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties, if this promotes its interests.