The purchase, holding, leasing and management of stone quarries; the processing and trade of natural stones or similar materials, the processing and trade of quarry by-products for construction and civil engineering purposes or for any other use, as well as the assumption of construction and civil engineering works. The company may engage in any commercial activity directly or indirectly connected with its purpose. The company may acquire, hold, lease and alienate real estate of any nature, both in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also acquire participations in other companies, associations or consortia in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, own and sell securities and real estate. Finally, the company may carry out all commercial, industrial, financial, trademark and patent management activities or other rights on its own behalf or on behalf of third parties, as permitted by the Articles of Association and the laws in force in Switzerland. The duration of the company is unlimited.