The company's purpose is to trade in food and non-food items both domestically and abroad; operate retail stores and provide logistics services; participate in other companies and acquire, manage and sell real estate, securities and license rights. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries both domestically and abroad and participate in other companies both domestically 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 both domestically and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties and grant securities for the liabilities of affiliated companies.