The company's purpose is the operation of outdoor sales outlets and the distribution of clothing and outdoor equipment. It may acquire interests in any type of Swiss or foreign companies and enterprises, excluding all activities prohibited by the LFAIE. With regard to real estate participations in Switzerland, these will be limited to companies with exclusively commercial purposes. It may carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all financial, commercial, movable or immovable transactions directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose. The company may also establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may grant loans to its shareholder(s) or guarantee their potential commitments with its own means.