To acquire, hold, manage and dispose of direct or indirect participations in all types of companies in Switzerland, in particular commercial and industrial companies related to the dairy industry and related ancillary activities. The company may engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose; establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire companies with an identical or similar purpose or merge with such companies, acquire or sell real estate; grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties if it serves its interests; carry out all operations and conclude all contracts suitable for developing and expanding its purpose or directly or indirectly related to it.