The company's purpose is the development, production, and marketing of devices and computer programs for the protection of plants and other goods, the treatment and management of crops, and the production of photovoltaic technology and related technologies, the management and exploitation of intellectual property rights, the collection and sale of data, and consulting in the field of agricultural technology. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries and may participate in other businesses, both in Switzerland and abroad, and, in general, carry out any activity directly or indirectly connected with its purpose. The company may acquire, hold, and transfer real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may carry out, on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all financial transactions, as well as act as a guarantor or provide guarantees for controlled companies or for third parties.