The company's purpose is to invest in real estate, stocks and participations in other companies, as well as to provide advice and trade in goods of all kinds. Furthermore, the company's purpose is the acquisition, management and sale of participations in companies. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries and may participate in other companies, both in Switzerland and abroad, and in general, carry out any activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, hold and dispose of real estate both in Switzerland and abroad. It may carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all financial transactions as well as act as guarantor or surety for subsidiaries or third parties.