The company's purpose is any advisory and consulting activity in the field of commodities, in particular in the field of agricultural commodities and food industries, excluding any activity requiring authorization under Swiss financial market laws. In general, the company may also carry out all operations that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose and promote its development, including the acquisition of participations in other companies. It may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad or found companies with an identical or similar purpose, carry out all mobile, real estate and financial transactions and conclude all contracts directly or indirectly related to the purpose or likely to contribute to its development. It may also grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if this serves its interests.