The company's purpose is to operate a wholesale and retail trade in food and other regional products. The company may undertake all commercial and financial operations directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It may establish branches and take participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or establish identical or similar companies. It may also acquire, sell, rent, manage and build residential buildings, commercial and industrial premises, subject to the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners (LFAIE), as well as all activities directly or indirectly related thereto.