The performance of any activity in the fields of automation, computer science, electronics and mechanics; the design and development of software and hardware products; the design for the construction of mechanical parts for plants and products in the automotive and automation sectors; consulting and assistance in all areas of activity. The company may, in Switzerland and abroad: carry out all activities, including commercial and financial operations, directly or indirectly connected with the company's purpose; take direct or indirect interests and participations in other companies or enterprises in the sector related to the company's purpose or in other sectors; provide guarantees and sureties; assume and grant representations; acquire, sell, register and exploit trademarks and patents; acquire, sell, hold, lease and manage real estate; establish branches and subsidiaries.