The company's purpose is to develop, manufacture and sell components for vacuum technology. The company may grant any type of financing to its (direct or indirect) shareholders, their direct or indirect subsidiaries, affiliated companies (of the entire group, in a direct or indirect manner) and third parties, for consideration or free of charge, and provide security or guarantees of any kind for the liabilities of such (direct or indirect) shareholders, their direct or indirect subsidiaries, affiliated companies (of the entire group, in a direct or indirect manner) and third parties, in particular by means of guarantees, pledges, fiduciary transfers or assignments of assets for security purposes, as well as assume indemnification obligations or any other obligations. Furthermore, the company may conduct any business that is suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose. In addition, it may also acquire, develop and sell real estate. Finally, the company may also acquire, establish or participate in similar or related businesses in any form.