The purpose of the company is: the trade of raw materials such as wood, iron, aluminum, copper, plastic and leather, as well as the trade of work clothing and protective equipment and accessories. The company may establish national and foreign branches and subsidiaries and carry out all transactions that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, manage, encumber and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, manage, encumber and sell copyrights, patents and licenses. It may also carry out financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties and provide guarantees, sureties and other securities in favor of affiliated companies or third parties. The company may also carry out all commercial, financial or other activities that are related to its purpose.