The company's purpose is to hold and manage investments and participations in companies that are active in the development, manufacture and/or distribution of products, mainly in the automotive and industrial sectors. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose or appears to be immediately or indirectly beneficial. 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 grant securities for liabilities of affiliated companies and third parties.