The company's purpose is the acquisition, sale, administration of participations, management and financing of companies of any kind, in Switzerland and abroad, excluding real estate participations subject to authorization under the LFAIE, as well as the trade of all products. The company may: engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity, whether movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; establish agencies, branches, subsidiaries, in Switzerland and abroad; participate in all companies having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose. Furthermore, the company may conclude loan agreements with its shareholders, as debtor or creditor, or grant them guarantees, if this serves its interests. It may carry out all operations directly or indirectly related to its main purpose.