The company's purpose is the production, cultivation, acquisition, sale, import and export of raw materials, in particular cereals, vegetables, fruits, flowers and agricultural products, as well as the operation of stores and the marketing of food and non-food products in Switzerland and abroad. It may, in Switzerland or abroad, establish branches, participate in other companies, acquire all properties or real estate companies within the framework of its activity, acquire or establish companies with an identical or similar purpose, carry out all operations and conclude all contracts suitable for developing its purpose or relating directly or indirectly thereto. The company may grant loans to its shareholders, companies of the same group and third parties, as well as provide them with any kind of security.