The company's purpose is the acquisition, holding, management and exploitation of securities and participations in all companies, as well as the execution of all types of construction work. The company may carry out all real estate transactions directly or indirectly related to its purpose, except those prohibited by the LFAIE. It may establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire companies with an identical or similar purpose, or merge with such companies. The company may also operate any trade or industry developed by its own means or developed through franchising or licensing. It may also create, register, acquire or exploit any patent, trademark, patent or license. The company may grant or request loans to its shareholders, subsidiaries or related parties and carry out all commercial, financial or other transactions that directly or indirectly pursue its purpose.