Acquisition, ownership, sale of, trading in, management, rental, leasing, development, renovation and financing of properties and real estate. May acquire, manage, broker and dispose of licenses, patents and other intangible assets as well as real estate, establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct any business that is connected with or suitable for promoting the purpose of the company, including financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as providing guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.