The purpose of the company is to trade in various goods and provide various services, as well as to purchase, sell, charter and manage ships, including all related activities. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries and other legal entities in Switzerland and abroad, or invest in such entities, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage tangible and intangible assets. It may also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for the liabilities of subsidiaries, other companies and third parties, and grant securities.