The acquisition of all properties of any kind, ownership, administration, management by lease or otherwise, the free allocation for use by the Associates of the premises occupied by them, the disposal of the assets of which it will be the owner by way of acquisition, exchange, contributions or otherwise. The company may: engage in all financial, commercial or industrial activities, movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in all enterprises having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose; grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties, if it serves its interests; make all capital investments in all forms, including the subscription or acquisition of all shares, bonds, social shares, and, in general, all operations related to the object defined above, in all countries, provided that these operations do not alter the civil nature of the company.