Within the scope and limits of the regulations in force from time to time, the company's purpose is to provide consulting services related to products of the metal industry and any other steel and coal products as well as raw materials and related products directly or indirectly connected to these; the provision of related services. The activity can be carried out in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish and acquire participations as well as open branches in Switzerland and abroad and may carry out any other activity and all commercial and financial operations deemed necessary or useful and functionally connected to achieve the company's purpose.