The company's purpose is to trade in goods of all kinds, in particular to trade (physically or in book form) in raw materials, currencies, precious metals and securities, as well as to manage assets. 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, in particular acquire, use, transfer or sell patents, trademarks, licenses and distribution rights and other objects and rights, as well as engage in trade in goods and commodities of all kinds. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, and provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.