The company's purpose is the trade, brokerage, sale and in general the rental of real estate, the acquisition, holding, sale and management of investments of all kinds and the financing of companies of all kinds. The company may open branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad and carry out all operations that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties and grant guarantees and sureties for controlled companies and third parties.