The purpose of the company is to participate in and finance enterprises of all kinds, particularly in the food and nutrition sector, as well as to provide consulting services of all kinds that are directly or indirectly related to the food and nutrition sector, especially with regard to brand maintenance, marketing and production methods. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, sell and use patents, licenses and other intellectual property, 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. 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.