The company's purpose is to engage in international trade in raw materials and machinery of all kinds, as well as planning, construction, operation and financing of industrial plants for the processing of raw materials worldwide. The company can acquire, manage and exploit securities, patents, licenses and other intellectual property rights of all kinds. The company can take out and grant loans, provide guarantees and other securities. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, hold and sell real estate, and carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the company's purpose.