The company's purpose is to engage in the import and export as well as trade of goods of all kinds, in particular machine tools and technical equipment of all kinds, and to provide related services, manufacturing and production infrastructure, and to carry out all work and conduct all business that is connected with the company's purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.