The company's purpose is the acquisition, sale, administration and management of participations in all commercial, financial, real estate and industrial enterprises, the holding of patents as well as all financial transactions in any form, in Switzerland or abroad, except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may engage in all financial, commercial, industrial, movable or real estate activities, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in all enterprises having a direct or indirect connection in Switzerland or abroad; conclude loan agreements with its associates as debtor or creditor, or grant them guarantees if it serves its interests.