exploitation of gravel pits, landfills, concrete plants, production and sale of concrete, ready-to-use mortar and aggregates, transportation, delivery and pumping of manufactured products and all related operations; the company may engage in any financial, commercial or industrial activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose, establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in all companies having a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose; it may also engage in any other activities of a nature to promote or develop the aforementioned purpose or to facilitate its realization; the company may also conclude loan agreements with its shareholders or with other group companies, as debtor or creditor, or grant them guarantees