The company's purpose is the purchase and management of movable assets, the handling of all financial and commercial matters in the rail and road transport sector, as well as all advice, expertise and management assistance. The company may acquire and manage participations, on its own account or on behalf of third parties, in commercial or industrial companies, located in Switzerland or abroad, by acquiring shares, bonds, parts, holding claims or any other suitable form, acquiring patents and trademarks. The company may grant loans to its shareholders or third parties, act as guarantor for loans subscribed by its shareholders or third parties, guarantee these loans by issuing or pledging mortgage securities or by subscribing to any other financial commitment, and pledge its assets to secure any claim. The company may carry out any commercial and financial activity, investment or other activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose or which is intended to achieve it. It may carry out these operations on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as a representative or agent, or have them executed on its behalf by third parties. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, excluding all operations subject to the LFAIE (Swiss Federal Act on Investment Companies with Variable Capital).