The company's purpose is to plan and design technical installations, trade in technical equipment and devices as well as related articles and real estate, and to provide consulting services in the areas of organization, strategy, and security. The company 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, and grant securities for the liabilities of affiliated companies.