The company's purpose is the management of ships and project management in the maritime sector. It may provide technical advisory services to the maritime industry. The company also has the purpose of all operations directly or indirectly related to the acquisition of participations in any form, in any company, as well as the administration, management, control and development of these participations. In particular, it may use its funds to create, manage, develop, enhance and liquidate a portfolio consisting of all securities and patents of any origin, participate in the creation, development and control of any company, acquire by way of contribution, subscription, firm commitment or option to purchase and in any other manner, all securities and patents, realize them by way of sale, assignment, exchange or otherwise, and have these businesses and patents developed. It may borrow in any form. It may grant to any group company or shareholder any assistance, loans, advances or guarantees. The company also has the purpose of managing its own real estate assets by acquiring, leasing, developing and selling all properties and real estate rights, both in Switzerland and abroad. It will take all measures to safeguard its rights and carry out all operations generally, which are directly or indirectly related to its purpose or which favor it. The company may carry out all real estate, movable, commercial, industrial and financial operations necessary and useful for the realization of the company's purpose.