The company's purpose is the acquisition, sale, administration, management and holding of participations in all companies or enterprises in Switzerland and abroad, excluding any operation prohibited by the LFAIE, as well as the management and disposal of rights of any kind in the field of intellectual property. It may carry out any financial, movable or immovable activity, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; create 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 this serves its interests.