The company's purpose is to acquire, manage, hold, administer, and dispose of direct or indirect minority stakes in any companies, both in Switzerland and abroad. It can finance these companies as well as other companies within the group, supervise them, and provide any commercial, financial, administrative, and legal advice. The company may also carry out any operations aimed at promoting or facilitating the development of the business and the achievement of its corporate purpose. In particular, it may acquire, manage, and sell real estate, patents, models, trademarks, and licenses, excluding any operations subject to the LFAIE, both in Switzerland and abroad. It may also establish branches in Switzerland and abroad.