The custody and management of mobile and immovable participations in Switzerland and abroad. The company may engage in any other activity directly or indirectly related to the aforementioned purpose, with the exception of all transactions falling under the LFAIE. The company may create branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire companies with an identical or similar purpose, or merge with such companies. The company may also grant or request loans from third parties or its partners. The company may also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and bonds for branches, subsidiaries and third parties.