trade, marketing, provision of services and consulting in the field of metals, minerals, ores and all derived products, as well as trade in petroleum products, all kinds of fuels, refined petroleum products of all kinds, as well as similar products, chemicals, sugar and other agricultural products, coal and carbon emission certificates; it may in particular promote and coordinate sales, research and study new markets and undertake scientific research and provide technical assistance; the company may conduct its activities worldwide, on its own account or in association with third parties; the company may carry out all financial, commercial and industrial operations in Switzerland and abroad, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; however, the company will not acquire any real estate in Switzerland, except, if necessary, real estate for exclusively commercial use; the company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and acquire participations in other companies in Switzerland or abroad.