The company's purpose is to acquire participations in all financial, industrial, commercial or other enterprises, both on its own account and on behalf of third parties. It may engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity, whether movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to this purpose, create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland or abroad, participate in all enterprises having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose and, if it serves its interests, grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties.