Acquisition and administration of participations, on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as representative or in a fiduciary capacity, in commercial, industrial, financial and real estate companies, located in Switzerland or abroad, by acquiring shares, bonds, participations, holding claims in any other suitable form. It may acquire patents and trademarks, handle all transactions that are directly or indirectly related to its main purpose. The company may engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity, movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in all companies having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose; grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties, if it serves its interests.