The company's purpose is to trade in goods of all kinds, particularly in Switzerland. The company may acquire, hold, sell and grant patents, copyrights, trademarks and other intellectual property rights as well as licenses of any kind. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, it may participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose, acquire or merge with similar or related companies. It may acquire, hold and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.