The acquisition of participations in Switzerland and abroad; all activities, in particular consulting, editing, distribution, prototyping and communication, in the field of design, as well as the design and trade of all machines related thereto; all activities in the field of real estate, in particular the purchase, sale, rental, management, promotion and brokerage, as well as the assistance of the project owner. The company may also: a) carry out all commercial, financial or securities transactions; b) grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties, if this serves its interests; c) in general, carry out all operations having a direct or indirect connection with the company's purpose in Switzerland and abroad. The company may have subsidiaries or establish branches in Switzerland and abroad.