The company's purpose is to purchase, sell and manage properties and manage its assets. The company may enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company, or that are directly or indirectly related to it. It may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in or merge with other companies in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, it may acquire, hold and sell real estate and securities in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and grant loans. In addition, it may acquire, manage and sell properties, patents, licenses and publishing rights.