The company's purpose is to trade in metals of all kinds as well as to import and export and trade in goods of all kinds. The company may also carry out construction work and provide services of all kinds in the main and ancillary construction industry that are suitable to promote the achievement of the company's purpose or that are directly or indirectly related to it. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all 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, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.