The exercise of all activities and the provision of all services, advice and performances in the administrative, accounting, tax, legal, technical, commercial and marketing fields, both in Switzerland and abroad. The company may hold participations in all companies and financial and commercial enterprises, both in Switzerland and abroad. The company may, either for itself or on behalf of third parties, carry out all commercial, financial, movable and immovable transactions (except for transactions prohibited by the LFAIE) directly or indirectly related to its main purpose, both in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also grant loans to its direct or indirect associates and to its direct or indirect subsidiaries and/or guarantee, secure or co-sign loans granted by third parties.