The company's purpose is the production, marketing and sale of food products and related services, as well as the trade of goods of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, represent third parties and participate in all businesses that promote the company's purpose or directly and indirectly fall within the company's business area. The company may acquire, manage or dispose of copyrights, patents and licenses of all kinds. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate 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.