The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and manage participations in all forms in all commercial, industrial, financial and real estate companies in Switzerland and abroad, except for any operation subject to the Federal Law on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners (LFAIE). The company may: - carry out any real estate, financial, commercial and industrial activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose; - establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; - participate in all companies having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose; - grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties if it serves its interests.