The company's purpose is to trade in raw materials of all kinds, acquire, manage and dispose of participations, as well as conduct financial and investment transactions of all kinds on an international basis. The company may also acquire, manage, exploit and operate patents, licenses, manufacturing processes, trademarks and other intangible rights, as well as conduct all business that is suitable to promote the company's purpose directly or indirectly. It may acquire, hold, encumber and dispose of real estate to the extent necessary and useful for achieving its purpose. The company may establish subsidiaries, branches and agencies in Switzerland and abroad. It may conduct business within the scope of its purpose on its own account or on behalf of third parties, or broker such transactions.