The distribution of all products, articles and advice in the fields of access control and automation. The company may also carry out any other activity having a direct or indirect connection with these purposes; it may in particular create branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire companies with an identical or similar purpose, or merge with such companies, carry out all operations and conclude all contracts suitable for developing and expanding its purpose or relating directly or indirectly thereto. The company may also grant loans to its associates and/or guarantee, secure or co-sign loans granted by third parties to its associates.