The company's purpose is the acquisition, holding, administration and management of participations in all types of companies, as well as the financing of affiliated companies. The company may carry out all commercial, financial, movable or immovable transactions that relate directly or indirectly to its purpose and promote its development. Furthermore, it may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, acquire companies with an identical or similar purpose, or merge with such companies, and conclude all contracts that serve to develop and expand its purpose.