The company's purpose is to engage in the trade of importing and exporting goods of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in, acquire, establish or merge with other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, in particular also for the benefit of shareholders, and grant loans to shareholders, subsidiaries or third parties or provide security of any kind for their obligations. The company may acquire, encumber, hold and sell real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities and conclude contracts that are related to the purpose of the company and the companies associated with it.