The company's purpose is to breed and trade plants of all kinds, as well as to conduct research and development, and to produce, distribute, import, export, license, and franchise products related thereto. The company may use and register different brand names for this purpose. The company also aims to provide and broker services related to the aforementioned business purpose. 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 provide guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.