The company's purpose is to trade in food, fruits, vegetables, and articles of daily use. Furthermore, the company can enter into any business that is suitable to promote the company's purpose. The company can acquire, sell, manage, and establish mortgages on its properties, both in Switzerland and abroad, as well as grant mortgages on third-party properties. It can also provide financing for its own account or for third-party accounts, and enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company can establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies.