The company's purpose is to trade in goods of all kinds, in particular African woods. The company may also participate in other companies of any kind in Switzerland and abroad, establish, acquire and merge with them. It may acquire, encumber and dispose of real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad, as well as establish branches and agencies in Switzerland or abroad by decision of the Board of Directors. Furthermore, it may grant securities and guarantees for its shareholders or other group companies and provide loans to its shareholders or other group companies.