The company's purpose is to trade in, acquire, plan, develop and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, exploit and sell patents and licenses, acquire, hold, manage and sell participations in companies of all kinds, provide financing for its own account or for third parties, import, export and trade in goods of all kinds, as well as provide related services. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, 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. It may also provide financing for its own account or for third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.