The investment of capital in any form and the acquisition of participations in any form in companies and entities. It may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, having an identical, similar or different purpose. The company may grant to third parties, including shareholders of the company or of companies in which they participate, direct or indirect financing, either through loans or other financing methods, or through guarantees of any kind, with or without consideration. The company may carry out independently or through third parties any activity, direct, indirect and/or collateral, deemed useful, preparatory or resulting from the achievement of the company's purpose.