The purpose of the company is to invest in assets that are permitted by a participation company (Beleggingsinstelling) in accordance with Article 28 of the Dutch Corporate Tax Act of 1969 (We op de vennootschapsbelasting 1969) or any successor regulation. The company may therefore acquire, sell, pledge and rent properties, as well as participate in companies with such purpose, exercise control over other real estate companies or finance such companies. Furthermore, the company may conduct all business that is suitable to promote or facilitate its development and the achievement of its purpose. In particular, the company may grant or receive loans or other financing directly or indirectly to other group companies or third parties, and provide security of all kinds for liabilities of such other companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds.