The company's purpose is the acquisition, holding and management of participations in all forms in all commercial, industrial, financial and real estate companies in Switzerland and abroad, with the exception of any operation prohibited by the Federal Law on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners (LFAIE). The company may, both in Switzerland and abroad: - in general, conclude any contract, carry out any transaction, exercise any financial, commercial or industrial activity, movable or immovable (excluding any operations prohibited by the LFAIE), directly or indirectly related to its purpose, - grant loans to its associates and third parties, - act as guarantor for loans subscribed by associates and third parties, - guarantee these loans by issuing or pledging mortgage securities or by subscribing to any other financial commitment.