The company's purpose is to acquire, finance, manage and sell participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, in particular real estate and property companies and other vehicles for financing real estate transactions. It may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, manage, use, rent, exploit and sell real estate, realize and participate in real estate and construction projects, and provide services related to real estate. It may also acquire, hold, manage, exploit or sell trademarks and copyrights as well as other intellectual property and license rights. The company may conclude contracts in the interest of other group companies (including its direct or indirect parent companies and their direct or indirect subsidiaries) and in particular grant loans or other financing to such group companies and provide security for their liabilities of all kinds, including by way of pledges or security assignments and transfers of the company's assets or by way of guarantees of any kind, whether against payment or not. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. 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 guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.