The company's purpose is to acquire and manage participations, including the acquisition, holding and sale of participations in commercial, industrial, real estate and financial companies, with the exception of operations prohibited by the LFAIE (Federal Law on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners). The company may engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity, whether movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It may establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in any company directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It may grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if it serves its interests.