The company's purpose is the trade of all types of products of the Perfetti Van Melle Group and the development of their activities; the research, development, production, purchase and sale of flavors and confectionery products and related products. The company may open branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire participations in other companies both in Switzerland and abroad, as well as undertake all operations that are directly or indirectly connected to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties and grant guarantees and sureties for controlled companies and third parties.