The company's purpose is to trade in, distribute and manufacture goods of all kinds, in particular consumer goods, technical products, raw materials and industrial products, both domestically and abroad, as well as to provide consulting services to companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies, acquire, hold, manage, encumber, utilize and sell intellectual property rights, real estate and securities. The company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that are directly or indirectly related to it. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and warranties for its subsidiaries and third parties.