The company's purpose is to refine cutting tools through metallurgical and other coating processes; trade in cutting tools, process plants and machines of all kinds; trade in licenses, patents and technologies. The company may 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 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.