The company's purpose is to establish, acquire, manage, support and sell companies that operate in agriculture and forestry, downstream processing, trade in agricultural and forestry products, and related businesses, or hold or manage such companies. In pursuing its purpose, the company achieves a significantly positive impact on the common good and the environment through its business activities. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and 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 third-party account, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company may conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose, expand its activities to related industries, acquire, sell and manage properties, and acquire or participate in similar companies. The company may also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as security transactions, including guarantees, pledges, global assignments, security transfers and indemnification agreements, for affiliated companies and third parties, even if these are in their exclusive interest.