The company's purpose is the operation of a business conducting studies, construction, maintenance, and repair of industrial piping systems, locksmithing, metal and mechanical construction, and boiler making, as well as any related activities. The company may carry out any financial or commercial operations related to its purpose or likely to promote it. It may also create branches in Switzerland and abroad, grant loans, with or without compensation, to its partners or to third parties, or provide securities of all kinds to cover the commitments of its partners or third parties, take participations and found or finance companies in Switzerland and abroad that have a direct or indirect relation to its purpose. The company may acquire real estate in Switzerland and abroad, encumber, sell, and manage it.