The purpose of the company is to operate a cheese dairy, purchase, sell and process milk, trade and transport products of a similar nature, as well as operate a pig fattening business. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies. The company is authorized to acquire, encumber, sell and manage licenses, patents and other intangible assets as well as real estate in Switzerland and abroad, and to grant loans and take out credits. Furthermore, the company may conduct any business that is suitable to promote the purpose of the company or is directly or indirectly related to it.