operation of public establishments, such as café-restaurants, tea rooms, bars; trade in all types of products, in particular food and beverages, including alcoholic beverages; ownership and rental of all real estate in Switzerland and abroad (in Switzerland, excluding operations prohibited by the LFAIE). The company may carry out in Switzerland and abroad, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all commercial, financial or real estate transactions (excluding operations prohibited by the LFAIE) directly or indirectly related to its purpose, take participations in all commercial, industrial or financial companies (excluding operations prohibited by the LFAIE), create branches in Switzerland and abroad. The company is authorized to take financing, restructuring and intercession measures for the benefit of associates, group companies or third parties, as well as to grant loans or guarantees to associates, group companies or third parties when it serves its interests.