The company's purpose is to operate a bakery-pastry shop, as well as any trade in food products (including take-out sales). The company may, both in Switzerland and abroad: establish branches; participate in other companies having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose, acquire or establish them; in general, carry out any financial, commercial or industrial activity, movable or immovable, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; grant loans to its members and third parties; guarantee loans subscribed by members and third parties; secure these loans by issuing mortgages and hypothecary securities or by subscribing to any other financial commitment.