The company's purpose is to buy and sell gastronomy businesses (restaurants, hotels, etc.), food stores, import and export food of all kinds, including beverages and spirits (wine, spirits, etc.), as well as the commercial management of businesses in the gastronomy and food sector. Furthermore, it aims to manufacture, buy and sell books and used electronic products (e-books), as well as import and export books and related electronic products, and provide editorial services to third parties. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.