The company's purpose, both in Switzerland and abroad, is the acquisition and administration of shareholdings, with the exception of transactions prohibited by the LFAIE, and the provision of advice in the fields of accounting and finance, management and organization of companies, both to third parties and to parent companies, or their subsidiaries and branches, which may receive fees. The company may engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity, movable or immovable property, directly or indirectly related to its purpose, with the exception of transactions prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may establish branches in Switzerland or abroad, participate in other companies, acquire or establish companies with an identical or similar purpose, carry out all commercial or movable property transactions, and conclude all contracts suitable for developing its purpose or directly or indirectly related thereto, including granting loans or guarantees to partners or third parties if this promotes its interests.