The company's purpose is to trade in food and non-food items of daily use and, in particular, to operate a sales business. The company can also provide all services directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. The company can establish agencies, branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the company's purpose or are directly or indirectly related to it. Furthermore, it can acquire, manage, encumber, rent and sell real estate, patents, licenses and rights of all kinds. It can 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.