The company's purpose is the distribution, import, export, and sale of raw materials, various objects, and food products, as well as providing advice and support to businesses. The company may acquire real estate and intangible assets, except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE. It may create and manage branches in Switzerland and then abroad, join other companies, and carry out all activities that serve its purpose. It may, in Switzerland and abroad, create branches, participate in other companies, acquire or establish companies with an identical or analogous purpose, carry out all economic, industrial, financial, movable, and immovable property operations, except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE, and conclude all contracts suitable for developing the social purpose or directly or indirectly related to it. The company may grant loans or guarantees if it serves its interests.