The purpose of the company is the international trade of goods of all kinds and the brokerage of such trade transactions, the management and financing of joint venture projects, as well as the provision of related consulting, planning and management services. The company can also acquire, manage and exploit patents, licenses, intellectual property rights, know-how and real estate. It can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to the aforementioned purpose.