The company's purpose is to trade in raw materials of all kinds and other goods on an international basis, as well as to provide and broker related services. It also aims to provide services to group companies and third parties in the areas of trust and collection. 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. The company may acquire, 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, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.