Participation in financial, industrial, commercial and real estate companies in Switzerland and abroad. Acquisition, holding, administration and sale of participations in other companies, also in a fiduciary capacity, and participation in other enterprises. Granting of loans to affiliated and associated companies, exercise of control and technical, administrative and strategic coordination of the activities carried out by the affiliated and associated companies with the aim of developing and enhancing their value, as well as the execution of all operations useful for achieving the company's purpose and related activities.