The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may enter into any business and conclude any contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that are directly or indirectly related thereto. It may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies, acquire, establish or merge with such companies. It may purchase, encumber and sell properties. 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.