The investment of capital in any form and the acquisition of participations in any form in companies and entities, both in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, having an identical, similar or different purpose. The company may grant direct or indirect financing to third parties, including shareholders of the company or companies in which they participate, either through loans or other financing methods, or through guarantees of any kind, with or without consideration. The company may carry out independently or through third parties any direct, indirect and/or collateral activity deemed useful, preparatory or resulting from the achievement of the company's purpose.