The purpose of the company is to provide services in the field of industrial and building technology and to trade in goods of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies. The company is authorized to acquire, encumber, sell and manage licenses, patents and other intangible assets as well as real estate in Switzerland and abroad, and to grant loans and take up credits. Furthermore, the company may conduct any business that is suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that is directly or indirectly related to it.