The company's purpose is to hold, manage, develop, buy and sell properties and participations. The company provides consulting services in the areas of management consulting, investment evaluations and support of investment transactions. The company produces and trades in foodstuffs of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as 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.