Purchase, sale, exchange, rental and brokerage of real estate. May acquire, manage, broker and dispose of licenses, patents and other intangible assets as well as real estate, establish and operate branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is connected with or suitable for promoting the purpose of the company, including financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as providing guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.