The company's purpose is to hold and manage participations in all companies, subject to all activities prohibited by the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners (LFAIE); and to provide advice and expertise in the fields of finance and asset management. The company may: engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity, whether movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose, except for operations prohibited by the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners (LFAIE); establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in all enterprises having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose; grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties, if it serves its interests.