The acquisition, holding, administration, control and sale of participations in other companies, in Switzerland and abroad. It may also grant financing to companies and establish guarantees in favor of affiliated and non-affiliated companies, in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also carry out any other activity directly or indirectly connected with its main purposes. The company may establish branches, subsidiaries, as well as companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may be involved in all commercial and financial matters and carry out all transactions in direct or indirect relation to its purpose.