The company's purpose is to hold, acquire and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, in particular those in the field of disposal, processing, refining and trade of animal by-products and related products. The company provides logistics services as well as central services for itself and the group companies, in particular in the areas of Human Resources, Finance, IT, Quality Assurance and Management. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and/or abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold and dispose of real estate. The company may conduct all commercial, financial or other transactions that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. Furthermore, the company may provide financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as provide securities for subsidiaries and third parties.