The company's purpose is to hold participations in other companies; to mediate and manage farmland and other real estate; and to provide consulting services in the fields of agriculture and real estate. The company may enter into any business and conclude any contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that are directly or indirectly related thereto. The company may acquire, encumber, manage and sell properties and securities. It may take out and grant loans, provide guarantees and other securities, acquire, manage and exploit intellectual property rights. Furthermore, it may establish branch offices and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies or merge with them.