The company's purpose is to design and execute buildings of all kinds, as well as to carry out all work that may arise in the field of main construction. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and 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, as well as acquire, manage and sell copyrights, patents and licenses of all kinds. Furthermore, the company may provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. It may also trade in shares, options and similar instruments, and conclude currency transactions.