to acquire and hold trademarks, design rights, copyrights, patents and other intellectual property rights related to Swiss and international trademarks, as well as to buy, invest in and hold assets consisting of high-value jewelry, precious and semi-precious stones, works of art, luxury goods, ornaments and gift items and any related assets, and to trade them occasionally or engage in or provide related services. The Company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; it may participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as handle all matters directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The Company may acquire, encumber, alienate and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also arrange financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees or sureties for subsidiaries or third parties.