The company's purpose is the manufacture and trade of all kinds of textiles, in particular socks, stockings and footwear, corporate management, business brokerage, acquisition, administration and management of direct or indirect participations in companies of any kind, holding of trademarks and management of the corresponding rights. The company may grant loans to third parties, whether shareholders or not. The company may carry out all movable or immovable transactions that have a direct or indirect connection with its purpose or are likely to promote it. It may also open branches in Switzerland or abroad, participate in joint institutions and acquire, sell and encumber real estate.