All operations directly or indirectly related to the acquisition of shareholdings in any form in all types of Swiss or foreign companies; management, administration and sale of all types of shareholdings; administration and acquisition of securities, management, control and development of these shareholdings, as well as the acquisition of trademarks and patents. To this end, the company may engage in any financial, commercial or industrial, movable or immovable activity, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in any enterprises having a direct or indirect relation with its purpose; grant loans or guarantees to partners or third parties, if this promotes its interests.