The company's purpose is to trade in goods of all kinds, in particular foodstuffs, as well as to offer a method for weight reduction and maintenance through balanced nutrition and to further disseminate the method through corresponding training courses. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. Furthermore, it may acquire, manage and sell securities, take out and grant loans. The company may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, as well as acquire, hold, exploit and sell patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights or licenses.