The purpose of the company is the management of and participation in properties and companies, in particular in service companies in the field of planning, engineering, assembly and construction work in machine and industrial construction, as well as the execution of all business directly or indirectly related thereto. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.