The company's purpose is to conduct all business related to water treatment, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, research and development. The company may establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire, hold and sell real estate and intellectual property rights. The company may also engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. The company is authorized to take financing, restructuring and guarantee measures in favor of shareholders, group companies or third parties, as well as to grant loans to shareholders, group companies or third parties or to provide security for their obligations.