The manufacture, import-export, distribution and sale of all types of products, in particular products belonging to the tobacco and various spirits sectors, as well as consulting and representation in these areas. The company may also carry out any other activity that has a direct or indirect connection with these objectives; it may in particular create branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire companies with an identical or similar purpose, or merge with such companies, carry out all operations and conclude all contracts that are suitable for developing and expanding its purpose or relating directly or indirectly thereto.