The company's purpose is the acquisition, administration and sale of participations in and claims against commercial, financial, industrial, real estate and other companies, both in Switzerland and abroad. The company may: carry out any financial, commercial or industrial activity, movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in any companies having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose; grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties, if it serves its interests.