The purpose of the company is to hold shares in any form in domestic and foreign companies as well as any other form of participation, to acquire them through purchase, subscription or otherwise, and to transfer securities of any kind through sale, exchange or otherwise, and to manage, control and develop its portfolio. Furthermore, the company provides consulting services to group companies and third parties, in particular in the field of real estate and other areas. The company can take out loans of any kind and issue bonds and debt securities. Another purpose of the company is the acquisition, investment, development, marketing, sale, management and rental of real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as all activities related to real estate, including (i) direct or indirect participation in companies whose main purpose is the acquisition, development, promotion, sale, management and/or rental of real estate, and (ii) the establishment of branches that hold real estate in Switzerland or abroad. The company can also provide guarantees, grant loans or otherwise assist companies in which it has a direct or indirect participation or which belong to the same group of companies. The company can also act as a partner with unlimited or limited liability for all debts and obligations arising from partnerships or similar corporate structures. The company can carry out all activities that are useful or necessary for the achievement of its purpose or that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose.