In Switzerland and abroad, the acquisition, sale, holding and management of participations in all types of companies and enterprises, in the sense of a holding company, as well as any other activity having a direct or indirect connection with the aforementioned purpose, excluding participations in real estate companies holding residential properties in Switzerland. The acquisition, ownership, management and operation of land, buildings or real estate rights by lease, rental or otherwise, and generally, all operations that can be directly or indirectly related to its object, excluding residential properties in Switzerland. The company may also carry out service activities, including consulting activities. The company may perform all financial, commercial, industrial, movable and immovable operations (excluding operations prohibited by the LFAIE) in Switzerland and abroad, directly or indirectly related to its main purpose, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties. It may create branches in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also grant loans to its associates and guarantee, secure or co-sign loans granted by third parties to its associates.