Production, distribution and trade of electrical and electronic products, in particular control systems and software, production, distribution and trade of machines, plants and automation systems; provides services of all kinds related to these products. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.