The company's purpose is to explore and exploit mines and quarries, acquire, sell and exercise exploitation rights, engage in agricultural and livestock activities, carry out all legally permitted financial transactions, trade in goods of all kinds, sell and utilize property rights and rights in general, acquire, manage and dispose of properties of all kinds and real estate. The company may 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 may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. 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.