The company's purpose is to invest and hold participations in all operations and companies, in all fields, both in Switzerland and abroad. As an ancillary activity, it may, in Switzerland and abroad, establish branches, participate in other companies, acquire or establish companies with a similar or identical purpose, carry out all economic, industrial, financial, movable and immovable operations and conclude all contracts that serve to develop the company's purpose or are directly or indirectly related to it. The company may grant loans or guarantees if it is in its interest.