The financial participation in other companies, in particular the acquisition and management of shares of national and foreign companies. To act also as trustee both in Switzerland and abroad. The purchase and sale and management of real estate abroad, as well as all similar commercial, financial and administrative activities in relation to the aforementioned real estate activity. International trade activities; the holding and use of patents, trademarks and know-how, as well as all similar financial and administrative activities in relation to the aforementioned activity. To hold its own patents, know-how and trademarks. To hold participations in other financial, commercial and real estate companies.