The company's purpose is to provide services to affiliated companies in Switzerland and abroad, in particular in the area of financing the Afton Chemical Group. The company may participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire and sell them, establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, as well as establish or acquire representations and agencies. It may acquire or sell licenses and intellectual property rights and perform all acts connected with its purpose. The company may also acquire, hold and sell real estate. Furthermore, the company may safeguard the interests of its parent or subsidiary companies as well as those of affiliated companies by granting them direct or indirect, paid or unpaid financing, including by granting loans or providing guarantees or other securities.