The company's purpose is to acquire, develop, encumber, renovate, manage, rent, market and sell real estate, trade in goods and products of all kinds, and hold participations in legal entities. Furthermore, it aims to perform and assume all tasks falling within the scope of a trust company's activities. Finally, it aims to acquire, develop, manage and exploit patents, licenses and manufacturing processes. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business 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 third-party account, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.