The company's purpose is to trade in agricultural products and raw materials of all kinds. The company may grant loans, establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose, acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, further provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.