The company's purpose is to explore, produce, refine, transport and distribute crude oil and its derivatives, as well as to design facilities related thereto, on an international basis. The company aims to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds; can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose.