acquisition of participations, in any form, in other companies or enterprises in the construction and real estate management sector in Switzerland and abroad, as well as all real estate investment advice. The company may carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all financial, commercial, industrial, movable and immovable transactions (with the exception of transactions prohibited by the LFAIE) in Switzerland and abroad, directly or indirectly related to the main purpose. It may also create branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also grant loans to its shareholders and/or guarantee, secure or guarantee loans granted by third parties to its shareholders.