The purpose of the company is to acquire, manage, rent and sell properties, to manage, exploit and transfer patents, trademarks and special knowledge, as well as to carry out all related business activities in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in, acquire, establish or found other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business activities that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose or are suitable to promote it. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. 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.