The company's purpose is: - the acquisition, sale, administration and management of participations in all commercial, financial, real estate or industrial enterprises, as well as the conclusion of all contracts and the execution of all operations intended to develop and expand its activities, and - the acquisition, sale, construction, development, transformation, renovation and rental of all properties. The company may also: - create branches and/or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; and - grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties, guarantee loans subscribed by associates or third parties, secure such loans by issuing or pledging mortgage certificates or other securities, as well as subscribe to any other financial commitment.