The company's purpose is to participate in and finance industrial, financial and other companies in Switzerland and abroad, to acquire, hold, develop and sell real estate and land. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for third-party accounts, as well as grant loans, guarantees and sureties to subsidiaries and third parties, and provide management services to subsidiaries. The company can provide consulting services in the freight and logistics sector and be active in the manufacture, sale and consulting of iron and steel products. Furthermore, it can acquire, exploit, manage and consult on inventions, patents, licenses, trademarks, copyrights and know-how of all kinds.