The company's purpose is the acquisition, sale, administration and management of shareholdings in any commercial, financial, real estate and industrial enterprises, the holding of patents, the management of securities as well as all financial operations in any form, in Switzerland or abroad, excluding any operations prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may: engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity, movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; open branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in any enterprises directly or indirectly related to its purpose, and; grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties, if this promotes its interests.