The company's purpose is to finance and participate in all companies in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, the company may grant loans and other forms of financing to other group companies (including shareholder companies (direct or indirect) of the company and companies directly or indirectly held by them), as well as provide guarantees in favor of these same companies for all kinds of commitments, in particular in the form of sureties, guarantees, pledges or fiduciary transfers of the company's assets. It may also act as an intermediary insurance agent. In addition, it may carry out all activities directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose. Finally, it may create subsidiaries and branches, and acquire real estate in Switzerland and abroad.