Trading in goods of all kinds, quality control and arranging financing for third parties on its own account; may manage, purchase and sell real estate and plots of land in Switzerland and abroad, grant licenses and franchises, provide financing for its own or third-party account, and provide guarantees and sureties for affiliated companies and third parties, acquire, manage, broker and utilize assets in Switzerland and abroad, and enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that are suitable for promoting or facilitating the development of the company and the achievement of the company's purpose, participate in or acquire companies in Switzerland or abroad, and also merge with other companies.