The company's purpose is to trade in goods of all kinds, in particular wine, to invest in tangible assets, in particular wine, and to conduct auctions. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies of any kind, take over representations and enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that may be suitable to promote the purpose of the company; or that are directly or indirectly related to it. It may also enter into loans for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantee and pledge transactions for affiliated companies and third parties. It may acquire, lease, rent, encumber and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, manage or sell any kind of debt or securities, within Switzerland or abroad.