The company's purpose is the design, research and development as well as the manufacture of products of all kinds in the fields of engineering and design. Furthermore, the company's purpose is to provide services related to its main purpose, as well as the marketing and leasing of goods of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries and may participate in other companies, both in Switzerland and abroad, and in general, carry out any activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, hold and dispose of real estate both in Switzerland and abroad. It may carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all financial transactions as well as act as guarantor or surety for subsidiaries or third parties.