The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and utilize trademarks and other trademark-like assets, as well as to manage, develop, market and utilize the trademarks of the Shell Group internationally. The company also aims to hold participations and companies in Switzerland and abroad. 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. 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 grant guarantees and sureties in favor of subsidiaries and third parties.