The company's purpose is to conduct trust business of all kinds, provide advice on economic and corporate matters, arrange financing in Switzerland and abroad, as well as engage in national and international trade in goods of all kinds, in particular crude oil, derivatives, and metals. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in or establish other companies, or acquire or sell other companies. It may acquire, hold, or dispose of real estate and intellectual property rights, as well as securities. It may take out loans and grant them, as well as provide guarantees and other securities. It may carry out all commercial and financial transactions that may be conducive to the realization of its purpose.