The company's purpose is to acquire, manage, finance and sell companies of all kinds, particularly in the field of mechanical engineering. The company's purpose is also to establish, acquire, sell, hold and manage participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, the company's purpose is to provide consulting and management services of all kinds. In addition, the company can acquire, develop, encumber, sell and manage real estate and properties in Switzerland and abroad. It can also establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can 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. Moreover, it can acquire, exploit and manage inventions, patents, licenses, trademark rights, trademarks, copyrights and know-how of all kinds.