Sale of goods in Switzerland and Europe, in particular the sale of wine and the provision of related services; financial participation in any form in all industrial, commercial, financial and real estate companies; acquisition and exploitation of invention patents, manufacturing processes, manufacturing marks, drawings and industrial designs. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, manage, exploit and sell real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that appear to promote the purpose of the company or are related to it. It may grant direct or indirect financing to third parties, including direct or indirect shareholders of the company or companies in which they are involved, whether by means of loans or other financing or by providing security of any kind, whether against payment or not.