The acquisition of participations for its own account in Switzerland and abroad, as well as the management and financing of such participations. It may also make investments for its own account in financial products of all kinds and grant loans to any third party, including its associates. It may carry out, for its own account or for the account of third parties, all financial, commercial, movable or immovable transactions directly or indirectly related to its purpose and may be interested, in any form, in all companies having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose. The company may also establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad.