Trading in food, fruits, vegetables and articles of daily use, in particular operating a post office as well as importing and exporting goods of all kinds, whether in its own name and for its own account or under the name and for the account of third parties; may establish branches and subsidiaries, participate in other companies, acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate, arrange financing for its own or third-party account, and provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.