The company's purpose is to melt and refine metals, in particular aluminum and aluminum alloys, as well as to trade in such and related products. The company is also authorized to acquire, sell, manage and exploit industrial property rights and other rights, as well as to train personnel. The company may acquire, mortgage, manage and sell real estate. The company may extend its activities, subject to statutory provisions, to other areas that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may maintain branches and business establishments in Switzerland and abroad. The company may participate in, found, acquire, operate or sell companies in Switzerland and abroad, whose purpose corresponds to or serves the aforementioned purpose. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.