The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of direct and indirect participations in other companies of all kinds, in particular in the real estate sector, in Switzerland or abroad, directly or indirectly, in its own name and on its own account or on behalf of third parties for investment purposes or for any other reason, as well as to finance subsidiaries. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad (in Switzerland, excluding transactions subject to the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons Abroad). It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.