The purpose of the company is the acquisition, permanent management and disposal of participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as the trade in tea and tea products of all kinds. The company may carry out financing transactions for group companies, in particular by granting loans to shareholders or group companies or by providing security of all kinds to third parties for obligations of other group companies, even if such loans or security are in the sole interest of direct or indirect shareholders or other group companies and are granted without consideration. The company may also conclude all transactions and agreements that serve the company's purpose directly or indirectly or are directly related to it (including the acquisition, holding, management or disposal of intellectual property rights of all kinds). The company may acquire, hold, manage and dispose of real estate. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad to achieve the aforementioned purpose.