The acquisition, assumption and administration of participations in industrial, commercial, financial and real estate companies of any kind in Switzerland and abroad, the financing of such companies and the conclusion of commercial, financial, fiduciary and commercial transactions, as well as the acquisition, management and administration of movable assets, securities, papers and values and real estate both in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also assume wholesale representations and create branches both in Switzerland and abroad and carry out all operations connected with the company's purpose and similar operations both in Switzerland and abroad.