The company's purpose is the distribution and brokerage of goods and commodities of all kinds, and it also provides consulting and management services. The company may enter into any business, engage in any activity and conclude any contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that are directly or indirectly related to it. It may also establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct any business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant securities for the liabilities of affiliated companies.