The company's purpose is the acquisition, sale, administration and management of participations in all commercial, financial, real estate or industrial enterprises, as well as the conclusion of all contracts and the execution of all operations suitable for developing and expanding its activities. The company may also: - carry out all commercial and financial operations (except those resulting from the mandate of financial intermediary within the meaning of Article 2, paragraph 3 of the Federal Act on Combating Money Laundering (AMLA)), whether movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; - create branches or subsidiaries; - participate in all enterprises having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose, acquire or found them; and - grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties, guarantee loans subscribed by shareholders by associates or third parties, secure such loans by issuing or pledging mortgage bonds or other securities, and subscribe to any other financial commitment.