The company's purpose is to operate a food and household goods trade of all kinds, as well as the import and export of all products and articles related thereto. The company may carry out all transactions and conclude all contracts that may promote the purpose set by the company, or that are directly or indirectly related to this purpose. It may conduct its activities both in Switzerland and abroad and take participations in other companies or associate with other companies. It may acquire real estate, encumber it, alienate it and manage it. The company may, with or without remuneration, grant loans to its members or to third parties, or provide securities of all kinds to cover the commitments of its members or third parties.