Acquisition and management of permanent interests in other companies of any kind, both domestically and abroad. The company may provide management services to its affiliated companies. It may also enter into any business and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company, or that are directly or indirectly related to it. The company may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. It may purchase, encumber and sell real estate. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad.