International trade, purchasing, sales, representation of any product or brand, as well as consulting, development and project management; the company may also carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all commercial, movable and financial transactions, in direct or indirect relation to its purpose, in any form whatsoever, including in the form of participations; the company may open branches in Switzerland and abroad, found or acquire any company pursuing a similar or complementary purpose; the company may grant loans or guarantees to its shareholders or third parties; however, the company shall not be permitted to hold residential properties in Switzerland or rights thereto or any similar operation subject to the LFAIE.