The acquisition, holding, management and sale of participations. In particular, the company may participate in companies based in Switzerland and/or abroad in the financial, industrial, commercial and real estate sectors, as well as carry out general service activities for the companies in which it has a stake. The company may grant direct or indirect financing to the companies in which it has a stake, either through loans or other financing methods, or through guarantees of any kind, with or without consideration. The company may also acquire, sell, manage and administer its own real estate assets in Switzerland and abroad. The company may carry out autonomously or through third parties any direct, indirect and/or collateral activity deemed useful and preparatory to achieving its corporate purpose.