The company's purpose is to acquire, hold and manage as well as to sell real estate. In addition, the company may participate in other companies of any kind in Switzerland and abroad, establish, acquire and merge with them. It may acquire, encumber and sell intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad and, by resolution of the board of directors, establish branches and agencies in Switzerland or abroad. The company may carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the company's purpose. Furthermore, it may grant loans to its (direct or indirect) shareholders or other group companies and also secure its obligations towards third parties in any form, in particular by way of pledges, security assignments or security transfers or guarantees of all kinds, for consideration or free of charge.