The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and rent out, as well as sell industrial facilities and industrial goods in general, to coordinate industrial technology issues, to finance industrial projects, and in general to acquire, hold and sell real estate and participations. Furthermore, the company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the company's purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is 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 provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.