The company's purpose is to plan, manufacture and distribute automation systems, industrial systems and subsystems of all kinds, including the field of event technology and model making. Furthermore, the company aims to create and configure software, as well as provide consulting and services, trade and conduct training related to the aforementioned systems. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also acquire rights and patents of all kinds. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide security for liabilities of affiliated companies and third parties.