The company's purpose is the trade of all kinds of products. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and acquire participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as carry out all activities directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also carry out financing for its own account or for the account of third parties and grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.