The company's purpose is, on the one hand, to acquire, hold and sell participations in companies and, on the other hand, to acquire, broker, develop and manage real estate as well as to provide all consulting services in the real estate sector, excluding real estate transactions that are subject to authorization under the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons Abroad. The company may acquire, manage, develop and sell intellectual property rights and conduct all business that 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, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.