Purchase and sale of properties, development, construction, renovation and management of properties, execution, supervision or brokerage of works of all kinds in the field of construction, whether in its own name or on behalf of third parties, also as general contractor; registration of intellectual property rights of all kinds, such as patents and licenses; trade in goods of all kinds. 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 that is 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 provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.