The company's purpose is to acquire participations, provide services/consulting and engage in national and international trade, particularly in the areas of consumer goods and food as well as in the real estate sector. It can also offer or participate in financing solutions related to these activities. The company can develop, acquire and transfer intellectual property rights, in particular software rights. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage business premises and properties in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.