The company's purpose is the development, manufacture and marketing of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages of all kinds, in particular beers and refreshing drinks in Switzerland and abroad. In this context, it may acquire or lease any movable or immovable property directly or indirectly related to this purpose and trade in it. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire companies with an identical or similar purpose, or merge with such companies, hold and manage financial participations, carry out all operations and conclude all contracts suitable for developing and expanding its purpose or directly or indirectly related to it, both in Switzerland and abroad. It may grant loans or guarantees of any kind to third parties or to shareholders.