The company's purpose is the acquisition, administration, holding, management and disposal of participations in all companies, both in Switzerland and abroad, as well as all real estate acquisitions in Switzerland and abroad, excluding operations prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may: carry out any financial, commercial, industrial, movable or immovable activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose, excluding operations prohibited by the LFAIE; establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in all enterprises having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose; provide financial assistance, including loans, advances, guarantees or securities of all kinds to its shareholders, affiliated companies or third parties.