The company's purpose is to purchase and sell, manage and/or operate inland vessels as well as any other shipping activity on water. Furthermore, the company may conduct all commercial, financial and other business activities that are determined and suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business activities that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and acquire, hold, manage and sell intellectual property rights.