The company's purpose is to operate public establishments. It may, in Switzerland and abroad, create branches, participate in other companies, acquire or establish companies with a purpose identical or similar to its own, carry out all economic, industrial, financial, movable and immovable operations, except for those prohibited by the LFAIE, and conclude all contracts that are suitable for developing the company's purpose or are directly or indirectly related to it. The company may grant loans or guarantees if it is in its interest.