The purpose of the company is: The purchase, sale, import, export and distribution of food products, as well as the trade of any other product; provision of services and advice in the field of goods transport. It may, in Switzerland and abroad, establish branches, participate in other companies, acquire or establish companies with a purpose identical or similar to its own, carry out all financial, commercial, industrial, movable and immovable transactions, except for those prohibited by the LFAIE, and conclude all contracts that are suitable for developing the company's purpose or related to it directly or indirectly. The company may grant loans or guarantees to its shareholders or third parties if it serves its interests.