The company's purpose is to develop, manufacture, program, commission and maintain customer-specific control solutions. Furthermore, the purpose includes the creation of control systems and visualizations as well as the trade in control components and field devices. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide security for the liabilities of affiliated companies.