The company's purpose is to produce and trade in goods, primarily from the chemical industry, as well as to provide related services of all kinds; may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies of any kind, take over representations, and enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that may be suitable to promote the purpose of the company. It may also enter into financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees, sureties, and pledge agreements for affiliated companies and third parties. It may acquire, lease, rent, encumber, and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, manage, or sell any kind of debt or securities, within Switzerland or abroad.