The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and sell, either directly or indirectly, participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad, in particular companies active in the industrial sector. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in companies in Switzerland and abroad, represent third parties and participate in all transactions that promote the company's purpose or fall directly or indirectly within the company's field of activity. The company may secure financing for itself or for third parties, as well as enter into guarantees and similar legal transactions for the benefit of associated companies or third parties. The company may acquire, hold and sell real estate as well as acquire, sell and use patents, licenses and other intellectual property.