The company's purpose is to acquire, sell and manage participations in all companies in Switzerland and abroad, except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE, as well as the acquisition, transfer and exploitation of patents, licenses, processes and trademarks. The company may: engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity, whether movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in all companies having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose, acquire such companies or merge with them; grant loans or guarantees to associates, subsidiaries or third parties, if it serves its interests.