The company's purpose is to trade in goods and products of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to provide related services. Furthermore, the company may acquire, hold, manage, sell and market intellectual property rights. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. In addition, it is authorized to take financing, restructuring and intercession measures in favor of companies, group companies or third parties, and to grant loans or guarantees for their obligations. This may also include financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.