Acquisition, holding, management, development and disposal of participations in all companies and financial, commercial, industrial or real estate companies, in Switzerland and abroad, as well as financing, granting guarantees, control and consulting for the companies and corporations in which it participates, and in general, carrying out all operations directly or indirectly related to its purpose; the company may grant loans to its shareholders or third parties, or provide securities of all kinds to cover the commitments of its shareholders or third parties; it may carry out any financial or commercial operation related to its purpose or apt to favor it; it may also create branches in Switzerland and abroad, take participations, found or finance companies having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose.