The acquisition of participations in any form in Swiss and foreign companies and entities. It may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, having an identical, similar or different purpose. It may also carry out all commercial and financial operations, in particular in the commercial sector, as well as services induced by its purpose. It may also grant direct or indirect financing to third parties, including shareholders of the company or companies in which they participate, through loans or other financing methods, as well as through guarantees of any kind, with or without consideration. Furthermore, it may acquire, encumber, manage, administer and sell real estate abroad and in Switzerland, as well as participate in real estate companies and enterprises with headquarters abroad or in Switzerland, in compliance with the applicable regulations. It may carry out autonomously or through third parties any direct, indirect and/or collateral activity deemed useful, preparatory or deriving from the achievement of the company's purpose.