The company's purpose is to advise companies on innovation and marketing issues, as well as research and development, production, trade, and marketing of food products and their technological manufacturing processes, including the exploitation, management, and disposal of intellectual property rights arising therefrom. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business 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 the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.