The company's purpose is to engage in international trade in raw materials, in particular products of the petrochemical industry, as well as to provide all related services. The company may establish and acquire subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also acquire, hold and sell real estate, as well as acquire, register, exploit and sell intellectual property rights, and acquire and grant licenses under such rights. The company is authorized to conduct all business and carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose or are suitable to promote it.