The company's purpose is to trade in raw materials of all kinds and other goods, in particular in the field of steel, steel products and other metals, as well as related services. The company may provide financing transactions for group companies, in particular by granting loans to shareholders or group companies or by providing collateral of all kinds to third parties for obligations of other group companies, even if such loans or collateral are in the sole interest of direct or indirect shareholders or other group companies and are granted without consideration. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, as well as participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, the company may conduct all commercial, financial or other transactions that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company. The company may acquire, hold, encumber and sell real estate and/or intellectual property.