The company's purpose is: to trade in metals and building materials of all kinds; to manufacture and fabricate metal parts of all kinds, to manufacture, fabricate and assemble building materials of all kinds; to assemble metal parts and building materials of all kinds. 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.