The company's purpose is to breed, research, cultivate, grow, process and trade rare plants. The company may participate in or merge with other companies, establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, sell and exploit patents, rights and licenses, acquire, hold and sell real estate, provide financing for third parties or affiliated companies on its own account or on behalf of others, and provide guarantees and sureties for affiliated companies or third parties. Furthermore, the company may conduct any business that is suitable to promote the development of the company and achieve its purpose.