The acquisition, management and development of brands, patents and licenses in Switzerland and abroad; the company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, as well as participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad and carry out any business having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose; the company may in particular acquire, encumber, alienate and manage movable, immovable (excluding operations subject to the LFAIE) and intangible assets in Switzerland and abroad; it may also carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as conclude loans, advances, guarantees and securities for subsidiary and third-party companies.