The company's purpose is to acquire, purchase, sell, administer, and manage interests in all companies or enterprises, directly or indirectly, in Switzerland or abroad, with the exception of operations prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad as well as carry out all operations that are directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose. The company may acquire, mortgage, sell, and manage real estate. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and securities to its subsidiaries and to third parties.