The company's purpose is to trade, distribute and service machines and equipment, acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in commercial, industrial and financial companies in Switzerland and abroad, grant and receive loans, manage patents, participations, licenses, real estate and other assets in Switzerland and abroad. To carry out all legal transactions that promote the company's purpose or are directly or indirectly related to it, as well as to conduct trust business of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. 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.