The company's purpose is the administration, management, control, acquisition and sale of participations in all companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may carry out all financial, commercial, industrial and real estate transactions (in compliance with the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners, LFAIE) and conclude all contracts that serve to develop its purpose. The company may grant loans to its shareholders and third parties, guarantee loans taken out by shareholders or third parties, and secure these loans by issuing or pledging mortgage certificates or by subscribing to all other financial commitments.