The company's purposes are: to acquire, hold, and dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad, in Switzerland except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE; the operation of a general enterprise; urban planning, architectural, and engineering studies; the conduct of all activities necessary for the design or construction of buildings, either in its own name or on behalf of third parties. The company may carry out in Switzerland and abroad, either for its own account or for the account of third parties, all commercial, financial, or real estate operations (in Switzerland except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE), directly or indirectly related to its purpose, take participations in all commercial, industrial, or financial enterprises (in Switzerland except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE), create branches in Switzerland and abroad. The company is authorized to take financing, restructuring, and intercession measures in favor of shareholders, group companies, or third parties, as well as to grant loans or guarantees to shareholders, group companies, or third parties when it serves its interests.