The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of properties of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may conduct all other business and enter into contracts that directly or indirectly promote the aforementioned purposes. 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.