The company's purpose is: consulting and providing services in all fields; holding, acquiring, managing and operating, developing and realizing investments of any kind in financial, industrial, commercial and real estate companies, as well as holding intangible assets and rights. It may carry out any financial or commercial operation in connection with its purpose or capable of promoting it. It may open branches in Switzerland and abroad, carry out all activities, directly or indirectly related to its purpose, take participations, found or finance companies having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose, with the exception of any operation subject to the LFAIE. It may grant guarantees, grant loans or advances to shareholders or to third parties.