The company's purpose is to engage in the trade of all types of goods, particularly in Switzerland. The company may acquire, hold, dispose of, and grant patents, copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights, as well as licenses of any kind. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and may participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real property in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of others and provide security for the liabilities of affiliated companies.