In Switzerland and abroad, participation in financial, commercial, industrial and real estate transactions, as well as any financial, commercial, movable and immovable transaction. The company may engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose; establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire companies with an identical or similar purpose or merge with such companies; acquire or sell real estate; grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties if it serves its interests; carry out all operations and conclude all contracts intended to develop and expand its purpose or directly or indirectly related to it.