In the sense of a holding company, the acquisition, purchase, sale, administration and management of participations in all types of companies and enterprises, directly or indirectly, in Switzerland or abroad; the company may create subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad; the company may also participate in the financing of other companies in the group to which it belongs, in the general interest of the latter; the company may, in particular, grant or receive loans, guarantees and securities from or to its shareholders, subsidiaries or any third party; 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 thereto; the company may, in particular, acquire, manage and sell movable and immovable property, except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE.