The company's purpose is to trade in livestock and meat products, as well as to purchase and sell consumer and investment goods of all kinds. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies. It may also acquire, manage and sell real estate and securities. It may carry out all commercial and financial transactions that may be conducive to the realization of its purpose. It may borrow and lend money, provide guarantees and other securities, acquire, manage and exploit intellectual property rights.