to acquire and hold participations in other companies and enterprises, whether in Switzerland or abroad, excluding participations in non-listed companies with a real estate purpose; to exercise the activity of a commercial group's head office; to study and analyze the development, strategy and prospects of the fine food sector; to manage fine food sector companies, whether or not the company holds interests in these companies; to provide services to fine food sector companies, including its subsidiaries and affiliated companies. The company may grant loans and provide other financial assistance to its subsidiaries and affiliated companies. Within the framework of its purpose, the company may acquire and hold Swiss real estate or shares in real estate companies holding Swiss real estate, provided they have an exclusively commercial or industrial use. In addition and always within the framework of its purpose, the company may acquire and hold all real estate located abroad or all shares in real estate companies with their registered office abroad.