The company's purpose is (i) to make investments in Switzerland and abroad (with the holding of commercial properties, if applicable) as well as (ii) to provide advice and other services to entities in which it invests or intends to invest, as well as to third parties. It may carry out all commercial or financial transactions directly or indirectly related to its purpose. Furthermore, it may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, hold, manage, and dispose of properties, exclusively commercial properties in Switzerland, as well as intellectual property. The company may grant loans or any other form of financing to affiliated companies, as well as provide guarantees of any kind, for the direct or indirect benefit of affiliated companies (or third parties), in particular in the form of guarantees, pledges, or fiduciary transfers of the company's assets.