The acquisition of participations in any form in companies and entities. The company may also acquire and hold real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, with an identical, similar or different purpose. The company may 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, or through guarantees of any kind, with or without consideration. The company may carry out independently or through third parties any direct, indirect and/or collateral activity deemed useful, preparatory or deriving from the achievement of the company's purpose.