The company's purpose is to acquire and manage participations in all companies, as well as to hold trademarks and engage in any financial activity, in particular investment management, excluding operations prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may: - carry out any financial, commercial or industrial activity, whether movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose, both in Switzerland and abroad; - establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; - participate in all enterprises having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose; - grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties.