The operation of chocolate factories and the trade in chocolates, products and articles of confectionery, pastry and confectionery, the purchase, sale and operation of cafes, restaurants, bars or beverage outlets, as well as all activities related to the sale of tobacco, and notably all operations and transactions related to the creation, transfer, takeover and transfer of funds of businesses and concepts, with the exception of all operations subject to the LFAIE. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire interests in other companies and establish or finance companies that have a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose, or are able to promote it. The company may carry out all financial, commercial, movable or immovable transactions on its own account or on behalf of third parties, which are directly or indirectly related to its purpose or are likely to enable it to be achieved, with the exception of operations prohibited by the LFAIE.