The trading of raw materials, in particular the procurement, purchase, transportation, storage, conversion and sale of physical raw materials, as well as the purchase and sale of raw material derivatives for hedging and speculative purposes, including commodity futures contracts, options and swaps. The company may acquire and sell interests in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may engage in any other activity related to its purpose and perform all necessary or useful operations or legal acts to achieve this purpose. The company may grant loans or advances of any kind to affiliated companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and acquire interests in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, manage, encumber, exploit and sell land and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad.