The company's purpose is to operate an agricultural business, including animal husbandry and breeding, as well as the production and trade of agricultural products of all kinds. The company is authorized to take all necessary or useful measures in Switzerland and abroad to achieve its purpose. It may acquire or establish other companies, set up branches, take over the management of other companies, and have its business carried out by other companies. The company may acquire, encumber, hold, and sell real estate. The company may acquire, exploit, grant, and sell patents, patent rights, trademarks, trade names, brand protection rights, licenses, and other intellectual property rights, as well as trade in goods of all kinds.