The company's purpose is to participate financially in other companies, to acquire and manage shares of domestic and foreign companies, as well as to engage in general trust and corporate consulting activities. It may grant loans to its subsidiaries, whether they are Swiss or foreign companies. The company may also acquire, sell and manage real estate on its own account. The company may also participate in companies in Switzerland and abroad, establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire and create similar or analogous companies, as well as carry out all commercial, financial or other activities that are related to the company's purpose.