The company's purpose is to hold, acquire, and carry out investments of any kind in financial, industrial, or commercial enterprises. The company may create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other enterprises in Switzerland and abroad, carry out all operations, and conclude all contracts suitable for developing its purpose or directly or indirectly related thereto. It may also carry out all financial, fiduciary, commercial, or industrial, movable and immovable operations related to the achievement of its purpose, including acquiring, holding, or disposing of real estate. It may grant loans or guarantees to its shareholders and to third parties, act as a guarantor for loans subscribed by shareholders or third parties, guarantee these loans by the issuance or pledging of mortgage securities or by the subscription of any other financial commitment.