The purpose of the company is to trade in goods and materials of all kinds and to provide related services. The company can acquire and sell real estate. It can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies and acquire or merge with similar or related companies. The company can acquire, develop, manage and exploit patents, licenses and other rights. Furthermore, the company can conduct any business or conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose or are directly or indirectly related to it.