The company's purpose is a) to engage in trade (notably import and export) of goods obtained from or intended for recycling processes, as well as general trade in goods of all kinds and the provision of services related to these activities; b) to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of trademarks, copyrights, patents, licenses and intellectual property rights of all kinds, in particular to the extent that they are related to the company's main purposes; c) to acquire or participate in any companies and to enter into joint ventures; d) to carry out all commercial, financial and industrial operations, including with securities or real estate, to the extent that they can serve to promote the purpose; e) to establish branches in Switzerland and abroad.