The acquisition and management of market authorizations, patents, trademarks, software, the granting of intellectual property rights, research, development, production and marketing of new products in the field of fertilizers, biostimulants, plant protection products, soil and other products for soil culture and fertility. To this end, the company may, in Switzerland and abroad, establish branches, participate in other companies with an identical or related purpose, acquire or create similar companies, excluding participations in companies or enterprises holding residential real estate in Switzerland, and, in general, execute all transactions that are suitable for achieving its purpose directly or indirectly. Furthermore, the company may grant loans and other forms of financing, provide management services, buy and sell various assets as well as acquire, hold, sell or lease real estate, excluding residential real estate in Switzerland. The company may participate in group financings, in particular by granting loans to its associates or providing guarantees of any kind to third parties for the debts of other group companies, including in the exclusive interest of its direct or indirect associates or other affiliated group companies without any consideration. The company may engage in any other activity useful for promoting or achieving its purpose, directly or indirectly.