The company's purpose is to buy and sell, as well as manage, real estate and mortgages, and to develop plots of land for its own account or for the account of third parties. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and may participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as 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 the account of third parties, and may grant securities for the liabilities of affiliated companies.