The company's purpose is to engage in trade and exploitation of goods of all kinds, in particular in the field of oil, oil products, ship diesel, petrochemical products, polymers and other raw materials and goods. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies, acquire or sell other companies. It may acquire, manage and sell real estate and securities within the limits of the law. It may carry out all commercial and financial transactions that may be conducive to the realization of its purpose. It may take out and grant loans, provide guarantees and other securities, acquire, manage and exploit intellectual property rights.