The company's purpose is to acquire and manage participations in all financial, commercial, industrial, movable and immovable property companies, both in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to carry out all commercial and financial transactions directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, carry out all financial, movable and immovable property transactions and conclude all contracts suitable for developing its purpose or related thereto directly or indirectly. The company may also grant loans to its associates, to companies affiliated with them or to third parties and provide guarantees, grant securities or guarantee any commitment made by its associates, companies affiliated with them or third parties.