Making investments, trading in real estate and luxury goods of all kinds, as well as holding and managing participations. May establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose, acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, manage and transfer patents, trademarks, licenses and technical and industrial know-how, further provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.