The company may, in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, mortgage, sell and manage real estate, with the exception of transactions prohibited by the LFAIE. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and take stakes in other companies in Switzerland and abroad as well as carry out all operations that are directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose. It may engage in financing for its own account or for the account of third parties as well as grant guarantees and securities to its subsidiaries and to third parties.