The company's purpose is to participate in other companies, as well as to acquire, create and manage, and trade in real estate. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and 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 intellectual property rights and real estate in Switzerland and abroad. In particular, it may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for its direct and indirect subsidiaries and third parties. It may also grant loans or other financing to its affiliated companies, either directly or indirectly, for consideration or free of charge, and provide security of any kind.