The company's purpose, in Switzerland and abroad, excluding operations prohibited by the LFAIE and activities regulated by FINMA, is: - to hold, manage, sell, exchange and administer participations in any company; - to buy, sell, manage, administer and broker real estate; - to provide advice in the agri-food and financial sectors. The company may participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or establish companies with an identical or similar purpose, carry out all financial, commercial, industrial and real estate transactions (except those prohibited by the LFAIE) and conclude all contracts directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose. It may also grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties if it serves its interests.