The company's purpose is the acquisition, administration and sale of participations in Swiss or foreign companies, as well as their strategic management, with the exception of operations prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries and may participate in other companies, both in Switzerland and abroad, and, in general, carry out any activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, hold and dispose of real estate, both in Switzerland and abroad. It may carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all financial transactions, as well as provide guarantees or warranties for subsidiaries or third parties.