The company's purpose is to hold commercial, industrial, and financial interests in companies, as well as the acquisition, administration, and management of such interests, in Switzerland and abroad. It may also carry out all real estate operations, in Switzerland and abroad, including the promotion, purchase, sale, renovation, and leasing of real estate, as well as all real estate brokerage operations. It may also plan and carry out construction work. The company is authorized to carry out all operations directly or indirectly related to its purpose, or likely to promote it, including furniture trading operations. It may also: create branches in Switzerland and abroad; participate in other companies pursuing a similar purpose; acquire such companies, merge with them or conclude any contract suitable for developing or achieving its purpose. Finally, the company may grant or receive loans in favor of or from its shareholders, as well as to all companies belonging to the same group.