The company's purpose is to engage in international trade with tangible and intangible goods of all kinds and to finance such activities. Furthermore, the company's purpose is to provide consulting and management services to other companies, including market research, analysis and evaluation for existing and new products. The company may 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 may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.