The company's purpose is to participate in companies involved in the manufacture, wholesale and distribution of fastening and fixing articles. It is also directly active in this field and assumes corresponding representations and consulting services. Furthermore, the company aims to exploit intellectual and industrial property rights, such as patents, patent rights and trademark rights, as well as the acquisition and granting of licenses under these rights. 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 guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.