The company's purpose is to trade, import, export, produce, process, develop and refine metals as well as products and semi-finished products made from them or containing such metals, and to trade in goods of all kinds. In addition, the company is authorized to conduct all business and services related to this purpose, to acquire, hold and sell licenses and patents, and to take over representations of domestic and foreign companies. It can acquire, hold and sell real estate and acquire, hold and sell participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company can carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are related to the purpose of the company or are suitable for promoting it.