The company's purpose is to trade in raw materials of all kinds, in particular copper. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, set up subsidiaries, participate in related companies, acquire, hold, manage, encumber, utilize and sell real estate and intellectual property rights, and grant financing to affiliated and other companies, provide security of any kind or otherwise secure or guarantee obligations of these companies. In addition, the company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that appear to promote the company's purpose or are connected with it.