The acquisition, encumbrance, management, administration and sale of real estate, as well as participation in companies and enterprises and the holding of corporate participations as a holding company. However, real estate in Switzerland or participations in real estate companies and enterprises with real estate in Switzerland may only be acquired (without LAFE subordination procedure) if the properties are intended for the exercise of an economic activity in accordance with Art. 2 para. 2 lit. a) LAFE. The company may engage in consulting, brokerage and service activities, also on behalf of third parties, and deal with every sector of commercial activity connected to its own sector of activity and provide consulting and assistance in the field of promotion, mediation, agency, assume mandates of representation and market research. The company may also participate in companies operating in the sector or that carry out related activities and carry out all operations aimed at promoting or facilitating its development and achieving its social purpose, including the acquisition and sale of real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may provide financing and issue guarantees as well as acquire participations.