The company's purpose is to acquire interests, in any form, in other Swiss or foreign companies, as well as the management, control, and development of such interests. In particular, the company may acquire, by contribution, subscription, option, purchase, or in any other manner, real estate and transferable securities of any kind and dispose of them by sale, transfer, exchange, or otherwise. The Company may also acquire and develop trademarks and patents and rights related thereto. The Company is authorized to grant loans, guarantees, and other forms of financing to its subsidiaries, to companies in which it holds a direct or indirect interest, even if not substantial, to any enterprise that is directly or indirectly a shareholder of the Company or to another enterprise belonging to the same group as the Company. The Company may carry out real estate, commercial, industrial, and financial operations necessary or useful for its corporate purpose. The company is authorized to open branches or agencies in Switzerland and abroad.