The company's purpose is the manufacture, marketing and distribution of food products, particularly in the dairy industry, as well as the provision of all related activities. In addition, the company's purpose is to provide consulting, project management and research in the field of food, as well as the trade of goods of all kinds. The company may conduct all business that is suitable to promote the achievement of the company's purpose or that is directly or indirectly related to it. The company may also establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies. It may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate, copyrights, patents and licenses of all kinds 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.