The company's purpose is to trade in, store and process solid fuels such as coal, petroleum coke, pellets, biofuels, waste from these products and related products, as well as asphalt and by-products thereof. Additionally, the company carries out and advises on transportation, transshipment and storage. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may also conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage intellectual property rights and real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, for group companies or for third parties, and enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.