The company's purpose is to acquire, hold, manage and sell, as well as rent and lease real estate of all kinds. In addition, the company may participate in other companies of any kind in Switzerland and abroad, establish, acquire and merge with them. It may acquire, encumber and sell properties and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad, and by resolution of the Board of Directors, establish branches and agencies in Switzerland or abroad. Furthermore, it may provide securities and guarantees for its shareholders or other group companies, and grant loans to its shareholders or other group companies.