Investment of capital in securities, the purchase and management of national and foreign shares, bonds, investment funds and any other financial instrument, without offering them to third parties; the acquisition of participations in commercial and industrial enterprises, also promoting their establishment, development and transformation through interests and financing in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold and sell real estate within the limits permitted by law and carry out all operations useful or connected to the achievement of the company's purposes, both in Switzerland and abroad.