The company's purpose is to acquire, develop, manage and sell properties, as well as trade and import/export goods of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in, acquire or establish other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire know-how and intellectual property rights, and conduct all business that is suitable to promote the purpose of the company or is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant securities for liabilities of affiliated companies or third parties.