Purchase and sale as well as trading of goods of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad; participation, financing and investment in companies and their projects; may participate in other companies, acquire, manage, encumber and sell real estate, intellectual property rights and securities. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account and for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.