The purpose of the company is the development and construction of, as well as the trade in, combustion engines, drive units and vehicles. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and acquire, hold and sell participations in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, manage, encumber and sell real estate, patents, trademarks, copyrights and design rights, as well as other intellectual property rights, in Switzerland and abroad. The company may engage in any further activity that is directly or indirectly related to the aforementioned purposes.