The import, export, transport, trade, distribution, purchase and sale of all kinds of raw materials, including foodstuffs, and their derivatives, including but not limited to petroleum and petroleum products, as well as any related services, purchase and sale of equipment, plants, apparatus, spare parts and products, including but not limited to those for energy, oil and gas, including administrative, financial, technical, managerial and consulting activities related to the company's purpose. The company may acquire, lease, rent various equipment for the production, storage and transportation of the products subject to exchange, as well as proceed with the purchase, assignment and exploitation of patents. The company may grant or receive loans to or from third parties, including private individuals, issue guarantees, purchase and sell bonds, rates and notes, and carry out currency exchanges. The company may acquire interests in other companies operating in similar or different sectors through the ownership of ordinary or preferred shares or options on such shares. The company may open branches in Switzerland and abroad and acquire movable and immovable property, as well as carry out all operations necessary or useful for achieving the company's purposes.