The company's purpose, as a holding company, is to acquire, hold, sell, administer, and manage interests in any commercial, industrial, or financial enterprises, whether in Switzerland or abroad, through the purchase of shares, bonds, or other forms of participation, as well as through the holding of claims in any other suitable form. It may create subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad. It may also participate in the financing of the companies it holds, in the general interest of these companies. In particular, it may grant or receive loans, guarantees, and securities from or to its partners, subsidiaries, or any third party. It may also acquire, hold, administer, and dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad, provided that these operations are not subject to authorization under applicable legislation (notably LFAIE - "Lex Koller"), or subject to obtaining the required authorizations. In general, the company may carry out all transactions and take all measures that appear appropriate to promote its corporate purpose or that are related to it.