The company's purpose is the acquisition, sale, management, control and administration of participations in all companies and corporations, in Switzerland and abroad, except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE; advice and provision of services, in particular in the field of computer science and information technology. The company may engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity, movable or immovable (except those prohibited by the LFAIE), directly or indirectly related to its purpose, create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in all companies having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose, grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties.