The operation of all types of businesses and public establishments, in particular tobacco-newspaper kiosks, grocery stores, snack tea-rooms, restaurants and hotels, the import-export and trade of all food products, the realization of store fittings, the operation of moving and transportation companies, any activity related to the renovation and transformation of buildings and apartments, the operation of a continuing education school for adults, the promotion of the fight against illiteracy and illiteracy, any activity related to specialized professional education, the creation and dissemination of educational materials, the development of university partnerships in the context of a private higher education institution awarding associate, bachelor and master degrees, as well as the development of any pre- or post-university training offer or dedicated to the needs of companies. The company may carry out all financial, commercial or industrial, movable or immovable operations, except for any operation prohibited by the LFAIE, create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in all companies having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose and grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties, if it favors its interests.