The company's purpose is to research and develop, manufacture, distribute, market and sell special products for the cosmetics, beauty and health industries, provide related services and trade in goods of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, manage, encumber and dispose of intellectual property rights of all kinds, conduct patent and licensing transactions and act as an intermediary. It may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, and grant guarantees and sureties for affiliated companies and third parties.