Acquisition and management of participations and financing of any kind in Switzerland and abroad for its own account or for the account of third parties; may assume representations, acquire, manage, exploit and transfer patents, trademarks and technical and industrial know-how, provide technical and administrative consulting services, participate in other companies, acquire, encumber and sell real estate. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.