The purpose of the company is to conduct financial transactions of all kinds, in particular for the Bodum Group. The company may also provide management services for the Bodum Group. The company may acquire, hold, manage, encumber and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad (as well as rights thereto). The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in and finance other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may hold, manage and sell participations. Furthermore, the company may conduct any business that is suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose.