The company trades in chemical products, conducts research and development in the field of chemical products or commissions corresponding research and development orders to third parties, produces chemical products or has chemical products produced on a contract basis. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in or acquire other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may 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. The company employs talented managers, trains them and promotes their further development.