participations in companies, enterprises and brands in Switzerland and abroad. The company may carry out financial, commercial, movable and immovable transactions, as well as establish branches in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, the company may market products (food, cosmetics or other) and engage in activities in the fields of research, development, production, import and export of products (food, cosmetics or other). The company may carry out all financial, commercial or industrial, movable or immovable transactions, except for any operation prohibited by the LFAlE, establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in all enterprises having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose and grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties, if it serves its interests.