The purpose of the company is to participate in other companies, primarily in the wood and construction industry as well as real estate companies, the permanent management of the participations and the control of the companies in which the company is involved. The company can 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 can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties.