The company's purpose is to operate gastronomy and hotel businesses as well as trade in goods of all kinds. 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. It may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, conduct patent and licensing transactions, enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and acquire, encumber, manage and dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad.