The company's purpose is the operation of a grocery store and the trade of food products, beverages, and everyday consumer goods, including local, organic, or specialized products. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and take participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad as well as carry out all operations that are directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose. The company may acquire, mortgage, sell, and manage real estate, with the exception of operations prohibited by the LFAIE. It may engage in financing for its own account or for the account of third parties as well as grant guarantees and securities to its subsidiaries and to third parties.