Acquisition and administration of shareholdings, on its own behalf or on behalf of third parties, as a representative or in a fiduciary capacity, in commercial, industrial, financial, and real estate companies, located in Switzerland or abroad, through the purchase of shares, bonds, equity, holding of receivables, or any other adequate form. The company may, for its own account or for the account of third parties, carry out all financial, commercial, industrial, movable, and real estate operations, in Switzerland and abroad (excluding any activity prohibited by the LFAIE), directly or indirectly related to the main purpose. It may create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, create, or participate in any enterprises having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose, carry out all operations, and conclude contracts that are likely to develop the company's purpose or that are directly or indirectly related to it, assume shareholdings in Switzerland or abroad. It may grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if this promotes its interests. It may purchase real estate in Switzerland and abroad.