The purpose of the company is to provide consulting and management services, in particular in the mining, construction, oil, gas and energy industries, and to trade in products and goods of all kinds, in particular in the aforementioned industrial sectors, as well as to provide related services. 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 provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.