The company's purpose is to provide services of all kinds; in particular, the planning, financing, realization, management, operation and independent operation of construction projects and properties. The company also provides consulting services and conducts business in the financial and commercial sectors; operation of a beverage business; trade in goods of all kinds. The company may grant loans or other financing to its direct or indirect parent companies and their direct or indirect subsidiaries, for consideration or free of charge, and provide security of all kinds for the liabilities of such group companies, including guarantees, pledges and fiduciary transfers of the company's assets. Furthermore, the company may grant credits to companies belonging to the same international group as itself. Conducting operations directly or indirectly related to the acquisition of participations of all kinds in other companies. Using funds to acquire, manage and dispose of a portfolio of securities and patents of all kinds. 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 acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad.