The company's purpose is to trade in building materials of all kinds and other goods, also as a general contractor; trade in goods of all kinds; participations; taking up and granting loans, providing guarantees and other securities; acquisition, management and exploitation of intellectual property rights. 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.