In Switzerland and abroad, the acquisition, holding, management, administration and realization of participations in all types of companies. To this end, the Company may provide administrative services and participate in industrial and commercial enterprises. It may also participate in the financing, in particular by providing guarantees and securities of all kinds, of other entities of the group to which the Company belongs in the interest of said group, and establish branches or found subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The Company may also carry out all activities directly or indirectly related to the above-mentioned purpose. The company may grant loans or any other form of financing to affiliated companies, as well as provide securities of all kinds, for the direct or indirect benefit of affiliated companies (or third parties), in particular in the form of guarantees, pledges or fiduciary transfers of the company's assets.