In Switzerland and abroad: the transformation, wholesale and retail trade, import and export, storage and warehousing, distribution, representation, brokerage and internet sales of numerous goods, including: jewelry, diamonds, precious and semi-precious stones, watches, perfumes and cosmetics, works of art, decorative items, stationery and books, gift items and novelties, jewelry items, bags and accessories, leather goods and related articles, both on its own account and on behalf of third parties; the manufacture, export, installation, repair and maintenance of goods, products, materials and equipment as mentioned above; all of the above, either directly or indirectly, through the formation of new companies or partnerships, through asset contributions, through subscription or purchase of shares or social rights, through merger, alliance or association in participation or control, through leasing as lessor or lessee or through management of all assets or property interests, excluding participations in companies holding residential real estate in Switzerland; and generally, all industrial, commercial, financial, civil, real estate or movable property operations that can be directly or indirectly related to the aforementioned corporate purpose, or that may directly or indirectly favor the corporate purpose, its extension, development or ownership, excluding operations involving residential real estate in Switzerland.