The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage, administer and realize participations in all types of companies (excluding companies holding real estate in Switzerland that is not exclusively used for commercial purposes) in Switzerland and abroad. It may establish branches or found subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may provide services to affiliated companies. The company may grant loans or any other form of financing to affiliated companies, as well as provide guarantees and securities of any kind, for the direct or indirect benefit of affiliated companies (or third parties), in particular in the form of guarantees, pledges or fiduciary transfers of the company's assets. The company may also engage in any activities that are directly or indirectly related to the aforementioned purpose.