The company's purpose is the trade, purchase and sale of spirits, liqueurs, wines and all other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as foodstuffs of all kinds. It may engage in new activities related to existing activities. The company may also carry out all operations that may promote or facilitate the development of the business and the achievement of its corporate purpose. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, take participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, encumber, administer, alienate, build, lease and sublease properties and real estate as well as acquire, alienate and grant patents, licenses and other intangible and tangible assets. The company may take financing, restructuring and intercession measures in favor of shareholders, group companies or third parties, as well as grant loans to shareholders, group companies or third parties or provide securities for their obligations.