The company's purpose is to import, sell, dispatch and process animal feed as well as to trade in goods of all kinds. The company also aims to develop, plan, implement and provide all related services for technical solutions in the field of mechanical engineering. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company is authorized to acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may conduct all business that is suitable to promote the development of the company and achieve the purposes of the company. Furthermore, it may carry out all financing for its own account and for the account of third parties, as well as provide securities of any kind (e.g. guarantees and sureties) in the interest of subsidiaries and/or other third parties (natural or legal persons), whether for consideration or free of charge.