The company's purpose is the development, manufacture, transformation and trade of vehicles, special vehicle systems and vehicle spare parts. Furthermore, the company may file, acquire, manage and transfer patents, licenses, designs and other intellectual property rights. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, take participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and carry out all operations directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, alienate and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and securities for subsidiaries and third parties.