The company's purpose is to trade in foodstuffs of all kinds. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies, acquire or sell other companies, and sell acquired companies. It may acquire, manage, and sell securities. It may carry out all commercial and financial transactions that may be conducive to the realization of its purpose. It may borrow and lend money, provide guarantees and other securities, acquire, manage, broker, and exploit intellectual property rights and real estate. Furthermore, it may provide financing for its own account and for the account of third parties, and enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.