The company's purpose is to acquire, manage, maintain and sell real estate. The company can also acquire, hold, sell and encumber plots of land abroad, establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies, acquire, sell, manage and finance them. Furthermore, the company can acquire, hold, exploit or sell patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights and license rights. The company can conduct all business, enter into obligations and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the company's purpose and the development of the company, or that are directly or indirectly related to it. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for companies affiliated with the company and for third parties.