The company's purpose is to engage in pig breeding as well as the purchase, sale and management of real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and 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, as well as acquire and exploit intellectual property rights and know-how. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant securities for the liabilities of affiliated companies.