consulting, development, design and construction services of all kinds, as well as support for the development of manufacturing processes for complex mechanical and/or electronic products, and the provision of related services; the creation, takeover, merger with or participation in other companies of all kinds in Switzerland or abroad; the acquisition, operation, pledging or sale of properties and/or intellectual property rights in Switzerland or abroad, as well as the granting of licenses; the establishment of branches or agencies in Switzerland or abroad (for full purpose see articles of association).