The company's purpose is to engage in international trade of goods in Switzerland and abroad, including chartering ships, executing financial transactions related to the activity, and providing all advice and analysis in the trade of raw materials. To this end, the company may provide administrative services and participate in commercial activities. The company may carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all commercial, financial, movable or immovable transactions (except those prohibited by the LFAIE) directly or indirectly related to its main purpose. It may also establish branches and/or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also grant loans to its shareholders and/or guarantee or secure loans granted by third parties to its shareholders.