The acquisition, holding and management of participations in all companies and enterprises both in Switzerland and abroad, with the specification that it may hold participations in real estate companies in Switzerland if these have the purpose of acquiring buildings for exclusively commercial use. The company may provide management services to all companies affiliated with it. The company may provide financial assistance, including loans, advances, guarantees or securities of all kinds, to its subsidiaries, sister companies, parent company or any other affiliated company, for consideration or free of charge. The company may also grant loans, advances, guarantees or securities of all kinds to third parties. Furthermore, the company may carry out all operations that are directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose or that promote or facilitate its development. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad.