The acquisition, sale, holding and management of participations in all types of companies and enterprises; the company may, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, carry out all financial, commercial, industrial, movable and immovable transactions in Switzerland and abroad, directly or indirectly related to the main purpose, create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in all enterprises having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose, and grant loans or guarantees to subsidiaries, shareholders or third parties.