The company's purpose is to trade in goods of all kinds and to participate in and cooperate with other companies, as well as to provide services and consulting in this context. The company can acquire, manage and exploit intellectual property rights. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.