The company's purpose is: all financial transactions and advice, in particular in the field of issuing and trading securities; all management, purchase, sale and credit operations and all advice on movable and immovable property (except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE); as well as the acquisition and administration of participations, and all related services. The company may: carry out any financial, commercial, industrial or movable activity, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland or abroad; participate in all companies having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose; grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties, if it serves its interests.