The purpose of the Company is to improve the economic situation of its members, in particular through the trade of consumer goods and services as well as through the rental of its assets. The company may acquire and manage participations, on its own account or on behalf of third parties, in commercial or industrial enterprises based in Switzerland or abroad, by acquiring shares, bonds, participations, holding claims or any other suitable form, acquiring patents and trademarks. It may carry out all operations that are directly or indirectly related to its main purpose. The Company may also acquire, manage, dispose of real estate, carry out all operations and conclude all contracts that are suitable for developing its purpose or are directly or indirectly related to it. The company may grant loans to its members or third parties, guarantee loans subscribed by its members or third parties, secure these loans by issuing or pledging mortgage securities or by subscribing to any other financial commitment, pledge its assets to secure any claim. The company may carry out any commercial and financial activity, any investment or other activity that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose or is suitable for achieving it. It may carry out these operations on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as a representative or agent, or have them executed on its behalf by third parties.