The purpose of the company is to trade in goods of all kinds, in particular in the consumer goods sector, to acquire, manage, use and transfer licenses, patents and other intellectual property rights, as well as to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries at home and abroad, participate in other companies at home and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland (in compliance with the provisions of the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons Abroad) and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for affiliated companies and third parties.