The purpose of the company is to conduct trade and financial transactions of all kinds, as well as provide management consulting and technical development, particularly in the field of engineering. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It holds and exploits patents and other intellectual property rights, and may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.