The company's purpose is the sale and trade of glasses, contact lenses, all optical products and derivatives, as well as hearing aids; the operation of related stores and granting loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties, in the interest of the company. The company may create branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as carry out all operations that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.