The purpose of the company is to trade in goods of all kinds on its own account and on behalf of third parties. The company can provide or broker services related thereto and carry out financing. In particular, the company also aims to exploit and produce raw materials of all kinds; exploration, extraction, production, refining, transportation and distribution of crude oil and its derivatives as well as natural gas; planning of related facilities on an international basis; drilling technology and its development, manufacture, purchase, sale and financing of machinery, equipment and devices for oil and gas refineries; oil and gas engineering, construction and maintenance of drilling platforms and provides related technical support. The company provides advice and recommendations in securities trading, particularly in the field of commodities; it carries out brokerage, commission and agency transactions with goods of all kinds. The company can also acquire, manage and exploit patents, licenses, manufacturing processes, trademarks and other intangible rights. The company can establish branches, subsidiaries and agencies in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies. The company can acquire real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can carry out financing on its own account and on behalf of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.