The company's purpose is the acquisition, ongoing management, disposal and holding of commercial, industrial and financial interests in Swiss and foreign companies. The company may also grant loans to its associates. It may carry out all financial transactions related to this activity as well as all operations that may promote the purpose and interest of the company. It may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire companies with similar purposes, merge with such companies, acquire or sell real estate and conclude all contracts that may develop or achieve its purpose or relate directly or indirectly to it.