The purpose of the company is to trade in goods of all kinds, in particular food and products of everyday use, as well as to provide related services of all kinds. The company may enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that are directly or indirectly related to it. Furthermore, it may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in or merge with other companies. In particular, it may also acquire, encumber, manage and sell real estate and securities.