All activities involving the acquisition of direct and indirect interests in any companies or businesses, excluding operations prohibited by the LFAIE, as well as the exercise of all activities and the provision of all services and performances in the field of investment advice. With regard to participations in real estate companies based in Switzerland, they will be limited to real estate companies whose properties are exclusively for commercial use. The company also aims to acquire, sell, hold and manage all types of Swiss and foreign companies and businesses. The Company may, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, carry out all financial, commercial, industrial, movable and immovable transactions in Switzerland and abroad, directly or indirectly related to the main purpose; create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in all businesses having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose; grant loans or guarantees to subsidiaries, associates or third parties.