The company's purpose is the acquisition and administration of participations in all commercial, industrial, financial and real estate companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as the holding of properties, excluding operations prohibited by the Federal Law on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners. The company may also: engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity, whether movable or immovable, 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.