The company's purpose is to execute and trade in building materials and floor and wall coverings, as well as to conduct related business. The company may also participate in, found, acquire, and merge with other companies of any kind in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire, encumber, and dispose of real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad, and may establish branches and agencies in Switzerland or abroad by decision of the board of directors. The company may engage in all commercial, financial, and other activities that are connected with its purpose. Furthermore, the company may grant loans or other financing to its direct or indirect parent company, as well as to other group companies or third parties, and may provide security of any kind for the liabilities of such other companies or third parties, including by way of pledges on or fiduciary transfers of the company's assets or guarantees of any kind, whether against payment or not.