The company's purpose is to trade in real estate and securities, as well as to manage participations in domestic and foreign companies. It provides services in the areas of finance and investment; it can assume fiduciary functions. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.