The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in other companies as well as to provide financing in Switzerland and abroad. The company primarily holds participations in companies active in the machinery and equipment manufacturing sector. The company may acquire, manage and exploit intellectual property rights of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business 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 on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and warranties for its subsidiaries and third parties.