The company's purpose is to invest in industry and services. It can acquire, create and sell real estate. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies and conduct all business for its own account and for the account of third parties that appear to promote the company's purpose directly or indirectly. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.