trade in all its forms (purchase, sale, import, export, production and representation) as well as any advice and intermediation related thereto; the company also aims to carry out all construction, transformation and demolition work on buildings as well as all plastering and painting work; to engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; to create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland or abroad; to participate in all companies having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose; to grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties, if it serves its interests.