acquisition, holding, management, development and disposal of interests 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, the performance of 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 obligations of its shareholders or third parties; the company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies with identical or similar purposes or acquire them