The company's purpose is to operate a brewery and to manufacture, distribute, import and export beverages of all kinds, in particular beer, as well as related products (in particular raw materials, equipment and machinery). Acquisition, exploitation, management and disposal of trade and service marks, patents, designs, models and licenses. The company may 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 may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.