The company's purpose is: production and trade of goods and consumer goods; to trade in goods of all kinds, including import and export. The company can acquire and sell participations in companies of any kind. The company can centrally manage affiliated companies and subsidiaries. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire patents, licenses and other intellectual property rights, grant licenses, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.