The company's purpose is to engage in the activity of a holding company, namely the acquisition, purchase, sale, administration and management of participations in all companies or enterprises, directly or indirectly, in Switzerland or abroad, excluding all operations prohibited by the LFAIE. In general, the company may also carry out all operations that relate directly or indirectly to its corporate purpose and promote its development, including the acquisition of participations in other companies. It may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad or found companies with an identical or similar purpose, carry out all mobile, real estate and financial transactions and conclude all contracts directly or indirectly related to the corporate purpose or likely to contribute to its development. It may also grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if this serves its interests.