The purpose of the company is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, in particular in the fields of trade and services. The company further aims to (i) design, manufacture, acquire and distribute (wholesale, retail and mail-order trade, the latter also in the form of e-commerce) all products for general and consumer needs; (ii) provide commercial, technical and other services and services of all kinds for its own business operations and/or for companies directly or indirectly connected with the company, in connection with the design, manufacture, acquisition and distribution (wholesale, retail and mail-order trade, the latter also in the form of e-commerce) of all products for general and consumer needs; (iii) develop and elaborate concepts and strategies for the provision of services in accordance with (i) and (ii); (iv) acquire, manage, exploit, license, market and dispose of brands, domains and other intellectual property rights. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies of any kind, take over representations and enter into any business and conclude any contracts that may be suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related thereto. It may also enter into financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees, sureties and pledge agreements for affiliated companies and third parties. It may acquire, lease, rent, manage, encumber and dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, manage or sell any kind of debt or securities, within Switzerland or abroad.