The company's purpose is to trade in goods of all kinds, in particular to trade in machines, machine parts, devices and instruments for industrial use, as well as to trade in electrical products, components and the software licenses required for their use, and to provide design, consulting and service services in these areas. The company may establish branches, subsidiaries and agencies 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 business premises and real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account and for the account of third parties, and grant security for liabilities of affiliated companies. The company may acquire, hold, sell and grant patents, trademarks, copyrights, design rights and other intellectual property rights, as well as licenses of all kinds.