The company's purpose is to acquire, manage, exploit and dispose of participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It can trade in non-ferrous metals and precious metals of all kinds, as well as products made from them, buy, sell, store, broker and finance them. It can purchase and sell such metals in Switzerland and abroad, both in its own name and on behalf of third parties, and carry out all activities related thereto, including financing, refining and distribution. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company can acquire, hold, exploit or sell patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights, as well as license rights. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.