The company's purpose, both in Switzerland and abroad, and both on its own account and on behalf of third parties, subject to the provisions of the LFAIE, LDRF and these statutes, is: the operation of an agricultural business, whether in ownership or rental; the import, export, purchase, sale, and in general, the trade of all types of agricultural products; contract work, as well as the operation of any machines, whether individually or collectively owned or rented. The company may carry out all operations of any kind, directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose. It may grant loans or guarantees of any kind, either to third parties or to its shareholders, if it serves its interests.