The company's purpose is to acquire and manage participations in other companies, in particular those in the building materials trading sector. The company may operate branches and agencies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire similar and related companies or merge with them and take over their management. The company may conduct all other business that is directly or indirectly related to the aforementioned purpose or the investment of its assets. Furthermore, the company may acquire, hold, manage and sell real estate and intellectual property rights.