The company's purpose is the operation of public establishments such as bars and restaurants, as well as all activities related to catering, sale of beverages, and the organization of events and receptions. The company may also, in Switzerland and abroad: - create branches or subsidiaries, take stakes in, and more generally participate in, all enterprises having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose; - carry out, either for its own account or for the account of third parties, all financial and commercial operations, directly or indirectly related to the main purpose, or likely to promote its development; and, - provide financial assistance, including loans, advances, guarantees or securities of all kinds to its partners, to affiliated companies or to third parties.