Research, development and design in the automotive sector, coordination and governance of the industrial activities of the group to which it belongs, provision of administrative, consulting and treasury and cash pooling services to companies of the group, holding and management of intangible assets; it may also purchase, resell and lease industrial machinery in Switzerland and abroad, with particular reference to Europe. It may assume, hold and manage participations in commercial, financial and industrial enterprises with headquarters in Switzerland and abroad, with particular reference to Europe, investing in particular in companies that are active or newly established, and acquire real estate in compliance with the applicable legislation. The company may open branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. Finally, the company may carry out all commercial, financial or other activities that are related to its purpose.