The company's purpose is to trade in, import and export wines and spirits as well as food and beverages in wholesale and retail. The company can 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 can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can 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. The company can acquire, manage and transfer intellectual property rights such as patents, trademarks, technical and industrial knowledge, and provide technical and administrative consulting services of all kinds.