The company's purpose, both in Switzerland and abroad, and both on its own account and on behalf of third parties, is: - the execution of all brokerage mandates for goods of all kinds; - the trade in all products and foodstuffs; - the execution of all commercial and financial transactions of all kinds. The company may carry out all operations of any nature directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose. It may grant loans or guarantees of any kind, either to third parties or to its associates, if this serves its interests.