The company's purpose is to buy and sell, manage and exploit real estate, as well as conduct all related business. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad. In particular, it may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for indirect and direct subsidiaries and third parties. It may also grant loans or other financing to companies directly or indirectly related to it, either free of charge or against payment, and provide collateral of any kind.