The purchase, sale, representation, financing and maintenance of all equipment and spare parts for public works machines and others; technical, commercial and financial assistance in all related fields; the company may carry out for its own account or for the account of third parties all commercial, financial, industrial, movable and immovable operations in direct or indirect relation with its main purpose, in Switzerland and abroad, open branches in Switzerland and abroad and take participations in other companies with a similar or related purpose; the company may grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if it serves its interests.