The company's purpose is to trade and market raw materials, in particular potassium, provide services in the field of raw materials, and acquire and manage participations in other companies, as well as finance and provide guarantees for group companies. The company can acquire, hold, exploit or sell patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights as well as license rights thereto. It can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company can acquire, hold and sell real estate, except for real estate transactions that are subject to authorization under the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons Abroad. The company can carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose and acquire, hold, manage and sell participations in other companies or undertakings in Switzerland and abroad. The company can provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.