The company's purpose is to operate a slaughterhouse, process meat and other food products, and trade in livestock, meat, meat products, and goods of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies, and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. Furthermore, it may acquire, encumber, sell, and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, arrange financing for its own account or for third parties, and provide guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.