The purpose of the company is the development, manufacture and distribution of electrical and fiber-optic connection systems, accessories, processing and testing equipment, particularly for the field of structured building cabling, telephone distribution and information technology, as well as the development, manufacture and distribution of customer-specific cables and connector systems and similar products. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and 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.