The company's purpose is to acquire, finance and permanently manage participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad, in particular in the health and beauty industry. The company may establish and operate domestic and foreign branches and subsidiaries and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, manage, encumber and dispose of real estate, licenses, patents and other intangible assets in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees, sureties and other securities in favor of affiliated companies or third parties.