The Company's purpose is the acquisition, sale, exchange, rental, construction and financing of built or unbuilt properties, as well as all operations directly or indirectly related to the Company's purpose. The Company may, in Switzerland or abroad, carry out any financial, commercial or industrial activity - movable or immovable - but within the limits authorized by the Federal Law on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners - and conclude all contracts suitable for developing its purpose or in direct or indirect relation with it; create branches or subsidiaries; participate in all companies having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose; grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties, if it serves its interests; acquire, develop, manage and operate patents, trademarks, licenses, manufacturing processes and intellectual property rights.