The purpose of the legal entity is to produce, distribute, maintain, trade (wholesale and retail), import and export goods, assets and machinery of any type and category. Furthermore, the purpose of the Company is to develop, use, install, maintain and provide services for preparing software programs and providing such services and facilities. The company may acquire, manage, encumber and transfer participations in Switzerland and abroad. In addition, the company may acquire, manage, encumber and transfer real estate in Switzerland and abroad, in compliance with applicable laws. The company may conduct transactions with or for the benefit of affiliates, in particular with its direct and indirect shareholders and with other group companies, even without adequate compensation; in particular, it may extend credit or grant guarantees for the debts of affiliates. The company may carry out any activity directly or indirectly related to the above purposes.