Acquisition of participations, in whatever form, in other companies, as well as their management, control, development and possible disposal. The company may also carry out any financial, commercial or industrial activity, whether movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purposes, except for operations prohibited by the Federal Law on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners (LFAIE); create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in all enterprises having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose; grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties, if it serves its interests.