The company's purpose is to provide consulting, planning, design and implementation services for automated, regulated or controlled systems. Furthermore, it aims to provide software engineering services as well as the development, assembly, commissioning, maintenance and servicing of machines and plants. The company procures and trades in electrical devices and components, hardware and software. Additionally, it offers educational services. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies of any kind, take over representations and enter into all transactions and contracts that may be suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related to it. It may also enter into loans for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantee and pledge transactions for affiliated companies and third parties. It may acquire, lease, rent, encumber and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, the company may build, renovate or demolish real estate, procure or trade in building materials and equipment. The company may acquire, hold, manage or sell any kind of debt or securities in Switzerland or abroad.