Trading in as well as import and export of food and non-food items and operation of food stores. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, manage and sell similar or related companies, as well as participate in them, and enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related to it. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may 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.