The company's purpose is to trade in food, beverages and non-food items, as well as to produce and distribute these goods domestically and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries domestically and abroad, and participate in other companies domestically and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate domestically and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties, and grant securities for liabilities of affiliated companies.