HETEX S.A.

The company's purpose is to manage assets of any kind in an predominantly international environment, as well as to hold participations in commercial or industrial companies of any kind, both domestically and abroad. The company 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 or is suitable to promote the company's purpose. The company may acquire, hold, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, grant or take out loans, and provide or issue securities or guarantees.