The company's purpose, except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE, is the acquisition, sale and administration of participations, for its own account or for the account of third parties, in commercial, industrial and real estate companies located in Switzerland or abroad, by acquiring shares, bonds, participations and holding claims in any suitable form. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or create similar or related companies, grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties, and conclude all business and contracts that are intended to promote the purpose of the company or have a direct or indirect connection with it.