The company's purpose is the operation of a sheet metal business, including in particular roofing, waterproofing, construction, renovation, and maintenance of buildings, the trade and import-export of all types of products and all ancillary activities. The company may acquire real estate and personal property in Switzerland and abroad, all except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE. It may acquire, hold, sell, administer, and manage interests (except for operations prohibited by the LFAIE) and participate in all commercial, financial, and industrial enterprises, in Switzerland and abroad. It may establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad and carry out all operations directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose or which are intended to facilitate the achievement of its corporate purpose.