Development, manufacture and distribution of products that make everyday life easier, as well as trade in goods of all kinds. May establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose, acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties, acquire and exploit licenses, concessions and rights, acquire or merge with similar or related companies.