To acquire participations in all financial, commercial, industrial, movable or immovable property companies, both in Switzerland and abroad, and, in general, to carry out all operations and assume all functions, both on its own account and on behalf of third parties, which have a direct or indirect connection with its purpose, with the exception of operations subject to the LFAIE. In general, it may create branches, participate in other companies, acquire or establish companies with an identical or similar purpose, carry out all financial, commercial, movable, immovable and other operations and conclude all contracts suitable for developing its purpose or relating directly or indirectly thereto.