The acquisition and management of participations in companies and service providers of all kinds. In general, the company may, in Switzerland and abroad, establish branches, participate in other companies, acquire or establish companies with an identical or similar purpose, carry out all financial, commercial, movable, immovable and other transactions and conclude all contracts that serve to develop its purpose or relate directly or indirectly to it. It may grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties if this serves its interests.