Operation of a nursery, research, breeding, cultivation, trade and distribution of plants, flowers and related basic and secondary products, as well as the provision of all directly or indirectly related commercial and consulting services in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account and for third-party account, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.