The company aims to develop, produce, market, sell, license and maintain industrial products and software, and in general to trade in goods of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and acquire, sell, manage, administer and exploit assets of all kinds, in particular securities, licenses, patents, know-how and other intangible assets. It may conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account and provide guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries.