The company's purpose is to engage in the trade of agricultural and forestry products, as well as goods and raw materials such as iron and steel, in Switzerland and abroad. The Company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and acquire shares in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, with the exception of companies and enterprises holding residential real estate in Switzerland, as well as carry out any activity directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose. The Company may acquire, encumber, alienate, and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, with the exception of any transactions involving residential real estate in Switzerland. It may also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties and grant guarantees and securities to its subsidiaries and to third parties.