The company's purpose, both in Switzerland and abroad, and both for its own account and for the account of third parties, is: - the manufacture, refining, purchase, sale, import, export, and, in general, the trade of all kinds of cheeses, as well as all derived and by-products, as well as milks and all products used in the manufacture and trade of cheese or dairy products; - the operation of all wholesale or retail businesses and sales outlets, such as dairies, cheese dairies, or grocery stores. The company may carry out all operations of any nature, directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose. It may grant loans or guarantees of any kind, either to third parties or to its shareholders, if this promotes its interests.