In Switzerland and abroad, all advice, services, performances and all activities in the fields of research, finance, financial analysis and project management; the company may establish and manage branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad on its own account or on behalf of third parties, may acquire participations in other companies, may hold majority or minority interests in other companies and may acquire, hold and sell real estate; the company may engage in all transactions that are likely to promote and facilitate directly or indirectly the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose; the company may also grant loans to its associates and guarantee, indemnify or secure loans granted by third parties to its associates.