The company's purpose is to acquire, purchase, sell, administer and manage participations in all companies or enterprises, directly or indirectly, in Switzerland or abroad, except for any operation 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 properties both in Switzerland and abroad. It may carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all financial operations as well as act as guarantor or surety for subsidiaries or third parties.