E. Merz Holding AG

The purpose of the company is to participate in, acquire and trade with other companies in Switzerland and abroad, to finance companies and to carry out all other activities that may be connected with this purpose. The company may establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire, hold and sell real estate. The company may also carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company. The company is authorized to take financing, restructuring and intercession measures in favor of shareholders, group companies or third parties, as well as to grant loans to shareholders, group companies or third parties or to provide security for their obligations.