The acquisition, holding, administration, management, financing and disposal of participations in companies operating in the agri-food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages sectors, as well as other Swiss and foreign corporate participations in the financial, industrial, commercial and real estate sectors, as well as the administration and management of the related income. The company may grant its direct and indirect subsidiaries direct or indirect financing as well as guarantees of any kind for the commitments undertaken by such companies.