The company's purpose is to mediate, manage, acquire and dispose of properties and participations. It is authorized to acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company can buy and hold securities, financial instruments and currencies. It can enter into transactions related to tradable securities and currencies, including currency swaps and swaps with futures, also for speculative purposes. The company can, in general, conduct all business that is suitable to promote the company's purpose directly or indirectly. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies.