The company's purpose is the manufacture, sale and distribution in Switzerland and abroad of all products, in particular food and construction products; provision of services and advice, in particular in the fields of food, interior design and decoration; management of public establishments. The company may engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity, movable or immovable (except those prohibited by the LFAIE), directly or indirectly related to its purpose, create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in all companies having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose, grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties.