The purpose of the company is the trade, distribution and execution of all auxiliary services related to the trade and distribution of steel products and raw materials and their derived products, whether or not connected to the steel production cycle. The company's purpose also includes financial operations related to activities in the steel and raw materials sector. The company may grant direct or indirect financing to third parties, including direct or indirect shareholders of the company or companies in which they participate, either through loans or other forms of financing or risk participation, or through guarantees of any kind. The company may also acquire and hold participations in commercial, financial and industrial enterprises and carry out all commercial or financial operations or financial instruments deemed useful, desirable or necessary for the purpose of the company. The company may open branches or establish subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and acquire participations in other companies both in Switzerland and abroad.