The purpose of the company is the marketing, sale and distribution of beer and beer products, as well as all activities related thereto. The company may also acquire, hold, manage and dispose of real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad, and conclude all transactions and agreements that directly or indirectly serve the company's purpose or are related thereto. The company may grant loans or other financing to affiliated companies and provide security of any kind for liabilities of such other companies, including by way of pledges on or fiduciary transfers of the company's assets or guarantees of any kind, whether against payment or not. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in companies of any kind in Switzerland and abroad.