The company's purpose is the acquisition, holding, management and sale of direct and indirect participations in all financial, commercial, industrial, movable and immovable property companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries, both in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire, hold and dispose of real estate and, in general, participate in all enterprises and carry out any activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The Company may also grant loans or guarantees to subsidiaries, shareholders or third parties.