The purpose of the company is the development, manufacture, marketing, sale, export, distribution and/or commercialization of products for the control of microorganisms, industrial solvents, petrochemicals and industrial chemicals, including but not limited to the following applications: energy and water, industrial preservation, household and personal care products and other applications, as well as all other activities related thereto. The company may establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire, hold and sell real estate. The company may also carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company. The company is authorized to take financing, restructuring and intercession measures in favor of shareholders, group companies or third parties, as well as to grant loans to shareholders, group companies or third parties or to provide security for their obligations.