The company's purpose, both in Switzerland and abroad, is: the trade (purchase, sale, import, export, representation) of goods of all kinds; the management of participations in all types of companies; all real estate transactions, in particular the purchase, sale, renovation, management and brokerage, as well as the provision of all services and advice in these areas. The company may not acquire any real estate participation in Switzerland, except in cases where the Federal Law on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners permits it (for complete purpose see articles of association).