The company's purpose is the development, construction and manufacture, the distribution, import and export of machines and apparatus, as well as the acquisition, use and disposal of patents, licenses and other intellectual property rights. Furthermore, the company provides consulting services, namely in the field of mechanical engineering. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries at home and abroad and may participate in other companies at home and abroad as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of and manage real property at home and abroad. It may also arrange financing for its own or third-party account as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. [Amendment due to changed registration requirements.]