The company aims to trade in all kinds of foodstuffs as well as non-food articles. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Germany and abroad and may participate in other companies in Germany and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real estate in Germany and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of others and assume guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.