The company's purpose is to study, undertake and carry out all activities related to the operation of a carpentry and joinery business and wood trade; the company may grant loans to shareholders or to third parties. The company may undertake all commercial and financial steps directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It may create branches and take participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or create identical or analogous businesses. It may also acquire, sell, lease, manage and build residential buildings, commercial and industrial premises, subject to the Federal Law on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons Abroad (LFAIE) as well as all activities directly or indirectly related thereto.