The company's purpose is to develop, manufacture, distribute and trade optical, mechanical, electronic and electro-optical devices, instruments and systems including software applications and the corresponding repair services, as well as to provide consulting services. The company can acquire, register, manage, exploit and transfer industrial property rights and know-how, establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also order securities and provide guarantees for its shareholders, other group companies or third parties, and grant financing to its shareholders, other group companies or third parties, for its own account or for the account of others, whether paid or unpaid.