The company's purpose is to hold participations in commercial and industrial companies of all kinds as well as undertakings in the food production and management sector; it can acquire and sell securities and participations as well as conduct financial transactions. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.