The company's purpose is to purchase, sell, manage and finance tangible assets. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may also enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the company's purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate and properties in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, the company may, on market terms, enter into direct and indirect financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant securities of any kind, including pledges, guarantees and sureties for its direct shareholders, subsidiaries and third parties.