The company's purpose is to acquire, develop, manage and exploit know-how, invention patents and other intellectual property rights, particularly in the fields of mechanics, electromechanics and electronics, as well as related fields. It also provides consulting and support services to domestic and foreign companies in technical, intellectual property, administrative, commercial and financial matters, and carries out all business activities related to this purpose. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies, acquire, hold, manage and sell real estate. Furthermore, it may grant loans or other financing to third parties, including direct or indirect shareholders of the company or companies in which they are involved, and provide securities of any kind.