The purpose of the company is to develop and exercise assessments and determinations of so-called ratings (assessments) for: semi-finished products, tools, components, finished products, equipment, systems and plants, quality systems and companies, buildings and trades related to technical installations, in particular also technical installations serving energy supply, energy and media transmission, and energy conversion/transformation. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, and grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties.