The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of global participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds. Furthermore, it aims to acquire, hold, manage, develop and dispose of commercial and residential properties abroad, in compliance with applicable legal provisions (in particular the Federal Act on Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners). The company also aims to trade in products related to the real estate industry, provide consulting services and make financial investments. The company may establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, manage, encumber and dispose of participations in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also aim to create, acquire, use, manage, encumber, exploit, license and dispose of intellectual property rights, trademarks, IT and processes. The company may enter into transactions with or for the benefit of affiliated companies, in particular its direct or indirect shareholders and other group companies, whether for consideration or not. It may grant loans to group companies or provide security for their obligations. The company may engage in any other activity that is directly or indirectly related to the aforementioned purposes.