The company's purpose is to operate petrol stations and provide all services in the field of trade and sale of goods of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies, acquire or merge with similar or related companies. The company is authorized to acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, sell and exploit patents, rights and licenses. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties. Furthermore, the company may conduct any business or conclude any contracts that are suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose, or are directly or indirectly related thereto.