The company's purpose is to trade in, import and export spirits, beverages, food, sweets, tobacco products and goods of all kinds, in particular consumer goods. The company may acquire, manage, encumber and sell properties, 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. It may also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, and grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.