The company's purpose is to act as an intermediary in the trade of ferrous and non-ferrous materials, minerals, raw materials, machinery and industrial equipment, as well as the marketing of materials and products for the steel industry in general, including steel, iron alloys and derivatives in both raw and processed form, rare metals and precious metals, materials and products for the chemical industry in general, as well as for the plastics industry, in both primary and semi-finished and finished form, alternative energies, as well as the assumption of representation mandates in the various fields of activity. The company may also acquire, sell, manage, receive and grant the use of technologies, technical know-how, industrial patents, trademarks, licenses and intellectual property rights in general, particularly in the aforementioned sectors. The company may assume, on its own account and not in a fiduciary capacity, interests and participations in other companies or industrial, commercial, financial and service enterprises in Switzerland or abroad, in the sector related to the company's purpose or in other sectors, and open branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also acquire, encumber, manage, administer and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as participate in real estate companies and enterprises with headquarters and/or activities in Switzerland and abroad, in compliance with the applicable regulations. Any activity carried out in the real estate sector is not directed towards third parties but is limited to real estate for its own account. Finally, the company may carry out all commercial, industrial and financial operations deemed necessary or useful and functionally connected with the company's purpose or aimed at achieving its purpose.