The company's purpose is the acquisition, sale, holding, administration and management of shares and equity participations in companies, as well as participation in commercial, industrial, financial and real estate companies. The company may assume mandates and carry out any commercial, industrial and financial transactions suitable for pursuing the company's purpose. The company may directly acquire and dispose of interests or participations in other companies or enterprises with a similar, related or connected object. The company may acquire, sell, hold, administer and renew real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may grant direct or indirect financing to third parties, including shareholders of the company or companies in which they participate, either through loans or other financing methods, or through guarantees of any kind, with or without consideration.