The company's purpose is the acquisition, administration, holding, management and disposal of participations in all companies, both in Switzerland and abroad, excluding operations prohibited by the LFAIE, as well as advising and implementing any project in the field of energy. The company may: - carry out any financial, commercial, industrial, movable or immovable activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose, excluding operations prohibited by the LFAIE; - create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in all enterprises having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose; - grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties if it serves its interests.