The international trade of raw materials and finished products, the storage, transportation and distribution of such products or raw materials; all operations involving financial instruments or contracts related to such products or raw materials; all related services and activities. The company may, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, carry out all commercial, financial, movable or immovable transactions (except those prohibited by the LFAIE) directly or indirectly related to its main purpose. It may also establish branches and/or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also grant loans to its shareholders and/or guarantee, secure or co-sign loans granted by third parties to its shareholders.