The purpose of the company is to acquire and manage participations and, in compliance with applicable regulations (in particular the BewG), real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, in particular, in compliance with applicable legal regulations (in particular the BewG), in real estate companies, as well as, in compliance with applicable legal regulations (in particular the BewG), conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may, in compliance with applicable legal regulations (in particular the BewG), acquire, encumber, sell and manage real property in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant loans and guarantees and sureties to parent, sister and subsidiary companies and third parties.