The company's purpose is to engage in the trade of livestock and meat, trade in food and goods of all kinds, as well as operate retail businesses, further import and export goods of all kinds, whether in its own name or for its own account, or under the name and for the account of third parties. 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 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 the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.