The company's purpose is to maintain, revise, assemble and repair elevator systems, as well as to trade in elevator systems and spare parts. The company may acquire, exploit, grant and sell patents, licenses and other intangible assets. It may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is 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 the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.