The company's purpose is the acquisition, holding, administration, management and disposal of participations in all companies or enterprises in Switzerland and abroad, as well as any other investment, activity and/or placement in Switzerland or abroad, with the exception of operations subject to or prohibited by the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners (LFAIE). It may manage, improve and dispose of these interests or participations and participate in the management, direction, control or liquidation of all companies, enterprises, activities or associations in which the company has an interest or participation. The company may provide financial assistance, including loans, advances, guarantees or securities of all kinds to its associates, subsidiaries, sister companies or any other affiliated company. Furthermore, it may carry out all operations that are directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose and that promote or facilitate its development.