The company's purpose is a) to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in companies of all kinds, in particular in the metal industry b) to finance such companies c) to acquire, manage and dispose of securities and similar capital investments of its own assets. By decision of the Board of Directors, the company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold and dispose of real estate. The company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are related to the company's purpose. The company may conduct all business and take all measures that are suitable to promote the company's purpose directly or indirectly, such as acquiring, managing, using, encumbering and disposing of enterprises, real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad, establishing branches and agencies, granting loans, managing capital and providing guarantees in favor of affiliated companies.