The company's purpose is to manufacture, sell and distribute food products, particularly in the field of baked goods, patisserie and other food products. The company may enter into any business and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that are directly or indirectly related to it, as well as establish branches in Switzerland and abroad and participate in or merge with other companies. 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 grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.