The company's purpose is the acquisition, management, holding, and sale of shares in companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as the financing of such companies. It may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire companies with the same or similar purpose, or merge with such companies, acquire or sell real estate, carry out all operations, and conclude all contracts suitable for developing and extending its purpose or directly or indirectly related thereto. For all of this: subject to the activities prohibited by the Anti-Money Laundering Act (LFAIE).