The company's purpose is to carry out commercial, industrial and financial operations on the global and Swiss market in connection with the manufacture and distribution of products. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, manage, exploit and sell real estate, properties and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. The company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that appear suitable to promote the purpose of the company or 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 sureties for branches and third parties.