The company's purpose is to operate public establishments, as well as trade in all products. It may: engage in any financial, commercial and industrial activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose; create branches and/or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and take an interest in all related or similar businesses that may develop its purpose; participate in all businesses having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose, both in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, the company may conclude loan agreements with its associates, as debtor or creditor, or grant them guarantees, if this serves its interests.