The purpose of the company is the acquisition, sale, ownership and management of participations in all types of companies and businesses in Switzerland and abroad, as well as the execution of investments and the holding of a bank account exclusively for its own account, with the exception of participations in companies or businesses that own residential properties in Switzerland. It can also carry out real estate, advertising, brokerage, trade, investments and consulting activities in the tertiary sector and related activities in Switzerland and abroad. The company can execute all financial, commercial, industrial, securities and real estate transactions (with the exception of transactions prohibited by the LFAIE) in Switzerland and abroad, which are directly or indirectly related to the main purpose, on its own account or for the account of third parties. It can also establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company can also grant loans to its shareholders and/or act as co-debtor, guarantor or surety for loans granted by third parties to its shareholders.