The holding and management of shareholdings in real estate companies (holding companies), as well as any other activity related to the purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland or abroad. The company may provide financial assistance to any affiliated company (i.e., direct or indirect subsidiaries, sister or parent companies), including providing loans, advances, guarantees or securities of any kind, for a fee or free of charge. It may also grant loans, advances, guarantees or securities of any kind to third parties. The company may acquire, operate, hold and dispose of patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs and all intellectual property rights. The company may acquire, hold and dispose of shareholdings both in Switzerland and abroad. The company may raise funds by borrowing in any form or by any type of issuance, including securities, debt instruments or bonds, and may generally issue securities of any nature. The company may also carry out all operations that promote or facilitate its development or that relate directly or indirectly to its corporate purpose.