The purpose of the company is: the purchase and sale of goods, particularly metals; consulting services in this field. It may carry out all financial, commercial and industrial transactions, whether movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose or likely to promote its realization. It may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or create identical or similar companies, carry out all operations and conclude contracts that are likely to develop the company's purpose or relate directly or indirectly to it, and assume participations in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, the company may conclude loan agreements with its associates, as debtor or creditor, or grant them guarantees if this serves its interests.