The company's purpose is to buy and sell real estate on its own account and on behalf of third parties, and to manage properties in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to advise companies in the publishing and education sectors and to trade in articles of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that 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 on its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.