The purpose of the company is to operate a factory for paints and colors of all kinds, as well as to trade in these products. 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 or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties. In particular, the company may grant direct or indirect loans or other financing to its direct or indirect subsidiaries, its direct or indirect parent companies and their direct or indirect subsidiaries, as well as to third parties, and provide security of any kind for the obligations of such other companies, including by way of pledges on or fiduciary transfers of the company's assets, or by guarantees of any kind, whether remunerated or not.