The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of commercial properties, property-like rights, goods and services, as well as to acquire, establish and participate in other companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire and exploit licenses, concessions and rights, acquire or merge with similar or related companies. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose.