The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations, in particular participations in companies of the metal industry as well as other assets of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, found companies and businesses or participate in them, as well as enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that may be connected with the purpose of the company. The company may provide financing and guarantees to other companies within the group and assume guarantee obligations. The company may acquire, manage and exploit real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad.