The company's purpose is the administration of companies as well as the provision of services, technical expertise, project engineering and consulting in the industrial sector. The company may carry out all activities directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in all companies in Switzerland and abroad that have a direct or indirect connection to its purpose. The company may acquire, hold, encumber, rent and dispose of real estate within the framework of its main business activity and except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may grant loans and guarantees to associates and third parties if it serves its interests.