The company's purpose is the import, export, distribution and trade of food products, mineral stones, as well as all products related to these sectors. The company may also, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, carry out all financial, commercial, movable or immovable transactions (excluding all transactions prohibited by the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners) directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose and may be interested, in any form, in all similar companies, in particular by taking a stake in similar companies. The company may also establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also conclude loan agreements with its associates, as debtor or creditor, or grant them guarantees, if this serves its interests.