The exercise of all commercial activities as well as the provision of advisory services, notably in the fields of international trade, corporate strategy, logistics and commercial development. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries and may participate in other companies, both in Switzerland and abroad and, in general, carry out any activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, hold and dispose of real estate both in Switzerland and abroad. It may carry out, either for its own account or for the account of third parties, all financial operations as well as act as guarantor or surety for subsidiaries or third parties.