Sales and marketing of parts, components and machines in Switzerland, Europe and worldwide, as well as promotion of the group's business activities with respect to the Swiss territory; may establish branches and subsidiaries, conduct business with related parties, in particular with their direct and indirect shareholders and other group companies, notably grant loans to these persons or issue guarantees, sureties or pledges to secure their liabilities, as well as acquire, manage, encumber and dispose of real estate and participations.