The company's activities include the trade, import and export of goods of all kinds, in particular quartz crystals; the exploitation of patent and license rights of all kinds; the acquisition, sale and management of participations in other companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and 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 for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.