The company's purpose is to import and export beverages, trade in beverages of all kinds, and conduct all related business. The company may enter into any 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, manage, and dispose of real estate and securities. It may take out and grant loans, provide guarantees and other securities, acquire, manage, and exploit intellectual property rights. Furthermore, it may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies, or merge with them.