The company's purpose is to purchase, hold and manage real estate, as well as trade in goods of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or establish similar or related companies, acquire, use and sell patents, licenses, know-how and trademarks, and enter into all transactions that can achieve synergies with the main purpose. The company is authorized to acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate and securities in Switzerland and abroad.