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, for real estate participations in Switzerland, within the framework of the provisions of the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners; to provide all services, in particular administrative services, on behalf of the Group's companies. The company may also: carry out any financial, commercial or industrial activity, movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in all companies having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose; grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties, if this serves its interests.