The company's purpose is the acquisition, holding and management of participations in companies of all economic sectors, in Switzerland and abroad, as well as making any investments. It may carry out any financial, commercial or industrial activity, whether movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to this purpose, create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland or abroad, participate in any company having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose and, if it serves its interests, grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties, except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE.