Development and distribution of products, solutions and services as well as consulting and provision of related services in the fields of information technology, mechatronics and automation technology and related areas; can develop, acquire, manage and exploit patents, licenses and manufacturing processes and trade in goods and products of all kinds; can acquire, build, manage and sell real estate, establish subsidiaries and branches abroad, participate in other companies and take over representations; can 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.