The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, sell, transfer and manage participations in Swiss and foreign companies, in particular those active in the food manufacturing sector. In addition, the company may engage in other activities related to food production, especially dips and bread spreads. The company may acquire, manage, use, license and sell intellectual property rights and industrial property rights of all kinds and finance other group companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire real estate and conduct all business that is suitable to promote the purpose of the company.