The company's purpose is to acquire, manage, sell and exploit participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, particularly in the coffee industry, social sector and gastronomy, excluding transactions prohibited by the Federal Act on Cartels (BewG). The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may 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. It may also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.