The company's purpose is to trade in and import and export electrical and other products; to manufacture and process the aforementioned products, in particular to award manufacturing, processing and refinement contracts; to provide services and commercial and technical consulting in connection with the aforementioned activities; to acquire, license and grant licenses and to exploit patents and procedures, trademarks and other intangible assets; to acquire and manage participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, encumber and sell real estate. The company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the company's purpose. The company may provide all commercial, financial and other services to affiliated companies that are connected with the company's purpose.