The company's purpose is to trade and distribute optical products as well as provide corresponding service and consulting services. The company may establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, manage, encumber, utilize and sell real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. The company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that appear suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are connected therewith. The company is authorized to take financing, restructuring and intercession measures in favor of shareholders, group companies or third parties, as well as grant loans to shareholders, group companies or third parties or provide security for their obligations.