The company's purpose is to acquire, sell, hold and manage participations in all types of companies and businesses in Switzerland and abroad; to buy, sell, rent and operate real estate. It may also invest and operate in the fields of agriculture, computer science, electronics, mechanics, sustainable development and water treatment and its derivatives. The company may carry out all financial, commercial, industrial, movable and immovable (commercially used properties in Switzerland) operations, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, in Switzerland and abroad, directly or indirectly related to the main purpose. It may also establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also grant loans to its associates and/or guarantee, secure or co-sign loans granted by third parties to its associates.