The purpose of the company is: the wholesale and retail trade of products, articles, food, accessories and services for pets, as well as agricultural, livestock, dietary, cosmetic, medical supplements, veterinary and pharmaceutical specialties in general, as well as feed for pets. The company may also grant loans and/or direct or indirect financing to third parties, including shareholders of the company or companies in which they participate, and issue guarantees of any kind to its subsidiaries. The company may independently or through third parties carry out any activity, direct and/or ancillary, deemed useful, preparatory or resulting from the achievement of the corporate purpose. The company may also establish branches, acquire other companies, participate in any form and manage businesses with similar or complementary purposes to itself both in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also develop and register patents as well as trademark deposits.