The company's purpose is to market plants, natural products, tobacco products, tobacco substitutes and goods of all kinds; to conclude commission and brokerage transactions on its own account and on behalf of third parties; to acquire and exploit intellectual property rights. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for third-party accounts, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad.