The company's purpose is: trading in goods of all kinds, primarily raw materials of all kinds and other goods on its own account and on behalf of third parties, both domestically and abroad. Acquisition, holding, management and disposal, as well as general trading in and with participations, licenses and other intangible assets of all kinds, and within the framework of its participation and trading activities, provision of consulting, management and financing services of all kinds. 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 on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.