The purpose of the company is: the operation and trade of goods and assets as well as the organization of events. The company may also: carry out all commercial, financial, movable or immovable transactions, the latter to the extent that they are not subject to the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners of December 16, 1983 (LFAIE); take participations in other companies; in general, carry out all operations having a direct or indirect connection with the company's purpose in Switzerland and abroad. The company may grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if it serves its interests.