The purpose of the company is the research, development, production, marketing, distribution and sale of ingredients for branded consumer products, in particular cosmetics and food products. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad and carry out all activities directly or indirectly related to its purpose. Furthermore, it may acquire, hold, dispose of and sell intellectual property rights. The company may acquire, sell, rent, encumber and manage real estate. It may also arrange financing for itself and on behalf of third parties, grant guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and for third parties.