The company's purpose is to engage in the following activities in Switzerland and abroad: logistics, storage, trade, import/export of goods and commodities of all kinds; business consulting and related services. The company may acquire, sell, rent, manage and provide advice on real estate in Switzerland and abroad, subject to the provisions of the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons Abroad (Restriction of Residential Property). The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and acquire, manage, broker or dispose of licenses, patents and other intellectual property rights. The company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. In particular, the company may grant loans, guarantees and other forms of financing and security to affiliated and related companies.