The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and manage as well as to sell participations in companies that are particularly active in the food industry. In addition, the company may conduct all commercial, financial and other business that is determined and suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of the company's purpose or that of affiliated companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate directly or indirectly in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, in compliance with applicable statutory provisions (in particular the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners), the company may acquire, manage, encumber and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad.