The company's purpose is to trade in all goods and merchandise in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to acquire, sell, hold and manage participations in all types of companies, excluding companies holding residential real estate in Switzerland. The company may carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all commercial, financial, movable or immovable (except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE) transactions directly or indirectly related to its main purpose. It may also establish branches and/or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also grant loans to its associates and/or guarantee, secure or endorse loans granted by third parties to its associates.