The company's purpose is to buy, sell and broker machines, equipment and building materials and know-how, as well as to provide consulting services, particularly in the construction industry. Furthermore, the company may acquire, sell, broker, manage and utilize real estate, securities, intellectual property rights, and establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad, and carry out all commercial and other activities related to the company's purpose. The company may also conduct financial transactions of all kinds, specifically granting loans and/or other financing to subsidiaries or group companies. In this context, it may also provide collateral of all kinds to third parties, particularly through pledges, guarantees or warranties.