The purpose of the company is: - the acquisition and administration of participations in all commercial, financial, industrial and real estate companies in the sense of a holding company, with the exception of operations prohibited by the LFAIE; - all activities of a trustee, as well as advising trustees. The company may, in direct or indirect connection with its purpose, carry out all financial, commercial and real estate transactions, participate in all companies or activities in Switzerland and abroad, create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. It may grant guarantees, make loans or advances to associates or third parties.