The company's purpose is the manufacture, sale, distribution and trade of food products, in particular ice cream, as well as the trade and operation of public facilities and businesses that are primarily active in all areas of the food industry. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide security for liabilities of affiliated companies.