The company's purpose is to develop, manufacture and distribute automation and measurement systems, software applications and corresponding support services, technical and administrative consulting services as well as related services, in particular for the benefit of companies affiliated with the company. It can enter into all transactions and conclude contracts, as well as undertake everything that directly or indirectly promotes the company's purpose or falls within the company's business area. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or merge with similar or related companies, enter into interest associations, acquire, mortgage and sell real estate or rights thereto, acquire, manage and sell patents, trademarks and licenses. It can provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, take financing, restructuring and interim measures for the benefit of group companies or third parties, including granting them loans or securities.