The purpose of the company is to trade in goods of all kinds as well as to acquire and hold participations in companies in Switzerland and abroad and to finance them. The company can conduct all business that is suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that is directly or indirectly related to it. It can establish branches, offices or representations in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire or participate in other companies. It can acquire, manage and sell real estate, establish subsidiaries, participate in other companies, take over their management and administration, as well as acquire and exploit industrial property rights, intellectual property rights and know-how.