The purpose of the company is to trade in raw materials of all kinds on its own account and on behalf of third parties, both domestically and abroad. The company may acquire, manage and dispose of real estate and participations, as well as licenses, patents and other intangible property rights, both domestically and abroad, carry out financing, conclude contracts and conduct all business that falls within the scope of the aforementioned purpose or is suitable for promoting it directly or indirectly. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries, both domestically and abroad, participate in other companies, both domestically and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose.