The company's purpose is to acquire, broker and manage properties and real estate, in particular hotels and manufacturing companies, as well as to take over commercial transactions in Switzerland and abroad on its own account and on behalf of third parties. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, take over representations and enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that may be suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that are directly or indirectly related to it. It may also provide financing for its own account or on behalf of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for affiliated companies and third parties. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage properties in Switzerland and abroad.