The purpose of the company is to hold and manage financial participations. The company may support its subsidiaries in accounting and administrative management. The company may carry out all other activities of any kind, in particular financial, commercial and industrial activities, movable and immovable property transactions of a complementary nature, with the exception of real estate subject to the Swiss Federal Property Law, in its own name or on behalf of third parties in Switzerland and abroad, provided that these activities are directly or indirectly related to its main purpose. The company may also establish branches in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, it may participate in any company in various countries, accept or pay fees and commissions, negotiate and execute different contracts or mandates.