The company's purpose is to trade in goods of all kinds, develop and implement investment projects, and hold and manage as well as trade in real estate and participations of all kinds. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and acquire or establish similar or related businesses. It may acquire, hold and sell properties, securities, copyrights, patents and licenses of all kinds, and carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the company's purpose.