The company's purpose is to trade in goods of all kinds, in particular in metal and steel scrap. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire similar or related companies, or merge with them. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage business premises in Switzerland and real estate 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.