any scientific research and development activity related to patents on media filters in the field of water treatment and expanded glass. The company may also lease or sell licenses on its patents, distribute products resulting from its research or patents, and support its customers in commissioning, after-sales service or providing any form of expertise. The company may also trade, negotiate, purchase and sell all raw materials, in particular glass beads, diatomaceous earth powder and road marking products and any other similar material, both in Switzerland and abroad. The company may provide scientific presentations through seminars or consultations. Furthermore, the company may carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all commercial, movable and financial transactions, directly or indirectly related to its purpose, in any form whatsoever, in particular in the form of participations. The company may open permanent establishments, branches and subsidiaries both in Switzerland and abroad. In addition, it may found or acquire any company pursuing a similar or complementary purpose. The company may grant loans or guarantees to its shareholders, group entities or third parties.