The company's purpose is the development, production and distribution of food products, in particular legumes and goods of all kinds, provision of services to affiliated companies and all related business activities and organization of events and courses. 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 activities that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may grant loans and engage in leasing transactions. It may also conduct financing, securities and foreign exchange transactions for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.