operation of a tobacco and newspaper shop; trade in food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as various everyday items; operation of cafes, bars and similar establishments. Furthermore, it may carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all financial, commercial, movable or immovable transactions directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose and may participate, in any form, in similar enterprises, in particular by acquiring an interest in similar enterprises. The company may also establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad.