The company's purpose is to participate financially in other companies or financial, commercial and industrial enterprises, in particular the acquisition and enhancement of securities as a holding company, and the financial, technical and administrative coordination of the activities of the companies in which it participates. The company may grant loans and issue guarantees in favor of the companies in which it participates. The company may, directly or indirectly, acquire interests and/or participations in other companies and open branches, both in Switzerland and abroad, and may perform all acts necessary or useful for the achievement of its corporate purpose. The company may carry out any commercial or financial operation directly or indirectly connected with any of the above-mentioned areas, in order to facilitate its completion. It may also grant financing on its own account or for third parties, as well as enter into guarantees and sureties for affiliated companies or for third parties. The company may acquire, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, in compliance with the applicable legislation.