The acquisition of participations in any form (holding) in companies and entities, and in particular the participation in companies for the realization of initiatives and the development of activities in the industrial, commercial, financial and service sectors, even if not in the same branch and not having the same social purpose; the financing, financial and administrative coordination of the activities of the participating companies. Furthermore, it may carry out any other commercial, financial or other operation that is useful for achieving and promoting its social purpose. The company may acquire and hold real estate in Switzerland and abroad. In general, carry out all financial and banking operations useful or connected to the achievement of the social purposes, both in Switzerland and abroad.