The Company's purpose, both in Switzerland and abroad, is: the acquisition, holding, administration, management and sale of participations in all companies and enterprises; the acquisition, holding, management, renovation, promotion and sale of real estate, as well as the management of real estate projects and all related services; granting loans (and/or any other form of financing) and guarantees (and/or any other form of security) to one or more Associates, group companies of which the Company is a part and/or third parties for their direct or indirect benefit, if this promotes the interests of the Company.