The company's purpose is to trade in lubricants and chemicals of all kinds. It can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire and hold other companies, or sell acquired companies. The company can acquire, manage and sell real estate and securities, as well as carry out all commercial and financial transactions that may be conducive to the realization of its purpose. It can take out and grant loans, provide guarantees and other securities. It can acquire, manage and transfer intellectual property rights, such as patents, trademarks, technical and industrial knowledge, and provide technical and administrative consulting services of all kinds.