The acquisition and management, directly or indirectly, of participations in other companies, Swiss or foreign, the financing of groups of companies as well as investment and placement activities, in Switzerland or abroad, as well as any other related activity. The company may carry out all commercial, financial, real estate, movable property or consulting operations, and conclude all contracts having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose and promoting its development. The company may also acquire participations in other companies and acquire companies with an identical or similar purpose, establish branches or form subsidiaries in Switzerland or abroad, excluding operations prohibited by the Federal Law on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners (LFAIE). The company may also grant loans to its shareholders, to companies affiliated with them or to third parties, and provide guarantees, grant securities or guarantee any commitment made by its shareholders, companies affiliated with them or third parties.