The company's main purpose is to acquire participations in other companies in order to exercise control or predominant influence over them. The company may engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity, whether movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose or likely to promote it, in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad and may participate in any business having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire, build, manage or sell properties and land in Switzerland and abroad. The company may engage in any activity suitable for its development and the achievement of its goals.