The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and sell participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, which are particularly active in the field of gastronomy wholesale (Cash & Carry and Food Services) or perform a related activity. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may participate in group financing, in particular by granting loans to its direct or indirect shareholders or other group companies, or by providing guarantees and securities of all kinds for their liabilities to third parties, even if these loans, guarantees or securities are in the exclusive interest of its direct or indirect shareholders or other group companies and are granted free of charge.