The company's purpose is to trade in goods of all kinds, in particular raw materials and semi-finished and finished products for the industry, trade and retail sectors. Furthermore, the company's purpose is to import and export, research, develop and manufacture new innovative products as well as participate in them. The company can also manufacture finished and semi-finished products for its own purposes. The company can 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 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.