The company's purpose is to mediate, produce and distribute living animals and goods, in particular goods for the processing industry such as leather and leather imitations, textiles, stone, plastics, paper, precious metals, metals, wood, building materials, meat, fish, poultry and game, meat extracts, preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables, jellies, jams, fruit purees, eggs, milk and dairy products, edible oils and fats, vinegar, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, food products; participations; acquisition, management and disposal of real estate. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as 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. It may also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.