The company's purpose is to trade in real estate and to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies, in particular those active in the real estate sector. Furthermore, the company may provide services, in particular consulting services in the real estate sector. The company may establish domestic and foreign branches and subsidiaries and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, manage, encumber and dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, develop, manage and exploit patents, licenses and manufacturing processes. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and provide guarantees, sureties and other securities in favor of affiliated companies or third parties.