The acquisition, administration, and sale of shares in Swiss or foreign companies, as well as their strategic management, with the proviso that if real estate is to be acquired in Switzerland, directly or indirectly, its use will be exclusively commercial. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries and may participate in other companies, both in Switzerland and abroad, and, in general, carry out any activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, hold, and dispose of real estate both in Switzerland and abroad. It may carry out, either for its own account or for the account of third parties, all financial transactions as well as act as guarantor or surety for subsidiaries or third parties.