The company's purpose is to conduct research and implement new technologies and develop patents of all kinds, to carry out brokerage and other intermediary activities, and to take over the management of assets of all kinds. The company trades in raw materials, precious metals, woods and other renewable raw materials, semi-finished products, machines, industrial equipment and goods, acting as an intermediary, distributor or reseller. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and 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 provide guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.