The company's purpose is to provide brokerage services, in particular in connection with the trade of goods of all kinds, including import and export, specifically the trade of oil, gas and refinery products. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and in general carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are related to the company's purpose.