Abstract: A composite element is disclosed, such as a composite element for an insulating-glass unit, including a first pane element and at least one second pane element and at least one first profile element, wherein the profile element has at least one first connecting surface and/or at least one second connecting surface, wherein the first and/or the second connecting surface are/is provided for applying and/or accommodating a first connecting device, adjacent the first connecting surface is a third connecting surface for applying and/or accommodating a second connecting device, and/or adjacent the second connecting surface is a fourth connecting surface for applying and/or accommodating a second connecting device. The first pane element and the second pane element can be connected by the profile element, the first connecting device, and/or the second connecting device.