All technical, statistical, economic, legal and political studies and analyses of various markets for goods and services to confidentially compile expert reports on these matters, as well as the trade and import/export of all goods, in particular food products. It may: carry out these operations for itself or on behalf of third parties, as a representative, agent, or commission agent, or have them executed on its behalf by third parties; participate in and carry out all mobile, real estate, financial and commercial transactions directly or indirectly related to the achievement of its goals, except those prohibited by the Federal Law on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners (LFAIE); grant loans to its associates and third parties, guarantee loans taken out by associates or third parties, and secure these loans by issuing or pledging mortgage securities or by subscribing to any other commitment, if it serves its interests; establish branches in Switzerland and abroad.