The company's purpose is the production and distribution of chemical, chemical-technical, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products and devices of all kinds and related articles, trade in and distribution of software and hardware, training, maintenance and other services related to computer applications, trade in and brokerage of goods of all kinds. 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 provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.