The purpose of the company is to procure, sell, trade, exchange, manage, transport, store, distribute or dispose of raw materials (energy, metals, agricultural products and others) and all other products, as well as to perform all related activities and services, including administrative, financial, technical, economic or management and consulting activities related to these activities, in Switzerland and abroad, in any form whatsoever. The company may also, on its own account or on behalf of third parties, carry out all commercial, securities and financial transactions directly or indirectly related to its purpose, in any form, in particular through participations. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as carry out all transactions directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties.