The company's purpose is to study chemical, energy and food installations as well as to develop production units in Switzerland and abroad. It may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire companies with an identical or similar purpose, or merge with such companies, carry out any commercial, financial and real estate activity, excluding operations prohibited by the LFAIE, as well as carry out all operations and conclude all contracts suitable for developing its purpose or relating directly or indirectly thereto. The company may grant loans or advances to its members or third parties, as well as guarantee loans subscribed by members or third parties, secure such loans by issuing or pledging mortgage certificates or other securities.