The purpose of the company is the development, design and distribution of technical devices as well as the provision of services in the field of laboratory and measurement technology. The company can enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that are suitable for promoting the purpose of the company or that are directly or indirectly related to it. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in or merge with other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage properties in Switzerland and abroad. The company can provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.