The company's purpose is to provide agricultural, technical and municipal services of all kinds, as well as to trade in production and investment goods. 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 the account of third parties, and grant securities for the liabilities of affiliated companies. Furthermore, the company may conduct all business or conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose, or that are directly or indirectly related thereto.