The purpose of the company is the trade in chemicals, additives and raw materials, the provision of related services, the maintenance and brokerage of business agreements, commission transactions mainly in the chemical industry but also in other sectors of the economy, as well as the trade in goods of all kinds. The company can conduct all business that is suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that is directly related to it. It can also acquire, exploit and sell patents, licenses and real estate, participate in companies of all kinds, and establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad.