The company's purpose is to plan and execute metalwork of all kinds. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries, acquire, manage and exploit participations, and acquire or merge with similar or related businesses in Switzerland and abroad. The company is authorized to acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire, exploit and sell patents, rights and licenses. It may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties and grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. Furthermore, the company may conduct any business or conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose or are directly or indirectly related thereto.