The company's purpose is to trade in raw materials and metals of all kinds on its own account and on behalf of third parties, as well as to provide related services in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.