The company's purpose is to purchase and rent real estate. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may develop, acquire, hold and exploit intellectual property rights, in particular patents, licenses and manufacturing processes, in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.