The company's purpose is to provide any type of advice, services, performances and other related products in the commercial and financial fields, as well as in matters of investments, in Switzerland and abroad. Excluded are areas that are subject to the supervision of financial markets. The company may acquire and manage participations in any other company. It may also establish branches and subsidiaries, both in Switzerland and abroad, as well as grant loans or guarantees to companies it holds, to its associates, their relatives or third parties. The company may, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, carry out any operation directly or indirectly related to its purpose or likely to promote its development.