The company's purpose is the import, export and distribution of food and non-food products as well as the trading of metals and minerals. The company may, in general, carry out all commercial, financial, movable and immovable transactions having a direct or indirect connection with the company's purpose in Switzerland and abroad, excluding transactions prohibited by the Federal Act of December 16, 1983 on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners (LFAIE). The company may also have subsidiaries or establish branches in Switzerland and abroad.