The company's purpose is to hold and manage participations in other companies. Furthermore, the company's purpose is to trade in raw materials and commodities, to mediate and acquire trading companies, as well as to provide corporate consulting services. 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 for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.