Participation in other financial, industrial, commercial and real estate companies. Acquisition, management and sale of equity participations or limited partnerships as well as shares of companies and participation in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may grant financing to its subsidiaries, exercise control and coordination of the activities carried out by its subsidiaries or affiliates, providing them with technical and administrative services on a fee basis. It may acquire, sell and manage movable and immovable assets. The company may establish branches and/or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad.