The company's purpose is to market and trade goods of all kinds, in particular wines and spirits. 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, within the framework of the applicable laws, 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, as well as provide guarantees, sureties and other securities in favor of group companies and third parties.