The company's purpose is to trade in raw materials, food and consumer goods, as well as to provide consulting services in this field. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also acquire, manage, encumber and sell licenses, patents and rights, participate in other companies, establish companies and branches in Switzerland and abroad, provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant loans, guarantees or sureties to third parties, subsidiaries and shareholders.