The company's purpose is the trade and manufacture of industrial equipment, particularly for automation, specifically but not exclusively FAMAT Valves products. The company may acquire all movable or immovable property intended to enable the accomplishment of its purpose, except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad. It may participate in any company, acquire or create such companies, carry out all operations and perform all functions that are intended to develop the company's purpose or have a direct or indirect connection with its object. It may grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if it serves its interests.