The company's purpose is to hold participations in Swiss and foreign companies, as well as to finance group companies, excluding participations in companies holding residential real estate in Switzerland. The company may carry out all commercial and financial transactions and hold participations in all commercial and financial enterprises and companies, both in Switzerland and abroad. The company may, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, carry out all commercial, financial, movable or immovable transactions (except those prohibited by the LFAIE) directly or indirectly related to its main purpose. The company may also establish branches and/or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also grant loans to third parties and/or guarantee, secure or co-sign loans granted by third parties.