The company's purpose is: a) the manufacture, purchase, sale and distribution of measuring instruments, machine tools and other instruments of all kinds, as well as the provision of services and technical consulting in this field; b) the acquisition of rights to intangible assets of all kinds; the purchase, sale, registration and exploitation of patents, patent rights and trademarks, as well as the acquisition and granting of license rights and the development of manufacturing processes. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, sell and manage real estate. The company may carry out all commercial and financial transactions directly or indirectly related to its purpose.