The company's purpose is to trade in chemical raw materials and specialties, chemicals and raw materials for the aroma, food and fragrance industries. It can establish branches and agencies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or establish similar and related companies, and in connection with the main purpose, acquire or sell real estate that can be acquired without authorization in accordance with the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons Abroad, as well as enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that are suitable for promoting the purpose of the company directly or indirectly, or which concern the investment and management of the company's assets.