The company's purpose is the design of public, medical and paramedical facilities as well as the manufacture of furniture. The company may also carry out all commercial, financial, movable and immovable transactions, the latter, provided they are not subject to the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners of December 16, 1983 (LFAIE), take participations in other companies, in general, carry out all operations having a direct or indirect connection with the company's purpose in Switzerland and abroad. It may also grant loans to its associates or to third parties. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, carry out all financial, movable and immovable transactions and conclude any contract suitable for developing its purpose or relating thereto directly or indirectly.