The company's purpose is to acquire and manage real estate and hold participations in subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may conduct all business, take all measures and conclude all contracts that are connected with or suitable to promote the company's purpose. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in or acquire companies of the same or similar industry, or establish and finance such companies. Furthermore, it may acquire and sell shares and participations of any kind, buy and sell properties and objects, and provide guarantees and sureties.