All operations involving studies, analyses, services, advice and assistance to agri-food companies, particularly those specializing in dairy processing or dairy products; any distribution or commercial agency activities in the aforementioned fields; all real estate, property and agricultural activities in Africa; participation by the company, by all means, in all companies or corporations created or to be created, which can be related to the company's purpose, notably through the creation of new companies, contributions, partnerships, subscription or repurchase of securities or social rights, mergers, alliances or associations in participation or economic interest grouping or lease-management, excluding operations prohibited by the LFAIE (see statutes for complete purpose).