The company's purpose is to trade in chemical, chemical-technical and technical products, plants, raw materials, minerals and related articles, on its own account or on a commission basis, to participate in undertakings of the chemical industry and similar undertakings, to acquire, manage and exploit as well as to utilize inventions in the chemical, chemical-technical and technical field. The company may participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, encumber, manage and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad.