The company's purpose is to acquire and manage participations, in any form, in companies of any kind, particularly commercial, industrial and financial, both in Switzerland and abroad. The company may: engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity, movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in any enterprise directly or indirectly related to its purpose; grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties, if it serves its interests.