The company's purpose is to acquire, sell, hold, develop, manage and rent real estate, as well as provide related services. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, manage and sell securities and/or intellectual property rights of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant security for liabilities of affiliated companies and third parties, including in the context of cash pooling agreements.