The purpose of the company is the planning, realization, and marketing of buildings; provision of services in the construction and related industries; acquisition and sale, encumbrance and holding of real estate; acquisition, exploitation, granting and sale of patents, patent rights, trademarks, trade names, trademark protection rights, licenses and other intellectual property rights; trade in goods of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is 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 for its own account and for third-party account, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.