The company's purpose is: a) the operation of a business active in the fields of heating, sanitary installations, metalwork, ventilation and air conditioning, including in particular the study, design, installation, maintenance, upkeep and repair of installations and equipment related to these fields. b) the exercise of any commercial activity, import, export, distribution and sale of appliances, materials, technical equipment and household items directly or indirectly related to its activities. c) any activity, in particular the execution of all work and the provision of services, directly or indirectly related to the above main purposes as well as the field of construction. d) as an ancillary activity, the execution of all commercial, industrial and financial operations, whether movable or immovable (in strict compliance with the rules relating to the acquisition of immovable property by foreigners) directly or indirectly related to the above purpose(s), as well as the taking of participations in any Swiss or foreign companies pursuing identical or analogous purposes. The company may also grant loans and/or guarantees, in any form, to its shareholders or to third parties. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad and carry on its business both in Switzerland and abroad.