to carry out the following activities in Switzerland and abroad: operating a consulting engineering office in the maritime field; providing advice and assistance in the maritime and financial fields; executing any activity and mandate related thereto; accompanying the development of company projects; all investments in the real estate sector as well as the promotion, development, purchase, and sale of all real estate assets. In general, the company may create branches, participate in other companies, acquire or establish companies with an identical or similar purpose, carry out all financial, commercial, and other operations, and conclude all contracts that serve to develop its purpose or are directly or indirectly related thereto. The company may also grant loans to its associates and/or guarantee, secure, or co-sign loans granted by third parties to its associates.