The company's purpose is the manufacture and distribution of devices, machines and products for human applications as well as the trade in goods of all kinds. The company can acquire, hold and manage participations in companies of all kinds. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.