The company's purpose is to process and lay wall and floor coverings, import and export, as well as trade in wall and floor coverings of all kinds. Furthermore, the company may participate in or acquire other or similar companies, take over representations in its own name or on behalf of third parties, and acquire and sell real estate. It may also establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, provide financing for its own account or on behalf of third parties, and grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and in general conduct all business that is connected with the company's purpose or is suitable for promoting it.