The company's purpose is to operate an engineering, planning, and consulting business, particularly in the fields of space technology, complex systems, and transport systems. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries and may participate in other businesses, both in Switzerland and abroad, and, in general, engage in 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 for its own account or for the account of third parties, all financial transactions as well as act as guarantor or surety for subsidiaries or third parties.