The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and sell real estate, as well as to trade in goods of all kinds. The company may enter into and conduct any business that contributes to the promotion of the company and is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, the company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate 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.