The company's purpose is to trade in raw materials in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all commercial, financial or other business that is suitable to promote the purpose of the company. The company may acquire, hold, encumber and sell real estate for commercial purposes. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.