The purpose of the company is to provide services as well as to manufacture and distribute products in the construction sector in Switzerland, in Europe and on other international markets, including all activities related thereto. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or merge with similar or related companies or enter into all transactions and agreements that are suitable for promoting the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related thereto. It may acquire, manage, encumber and dispose of real estate, intellectual property rights and licenses of all kinds. In particular, it may undertake financings for its own account or for the account of others as well as provide guarantees and sureties for indirect and direct subsidiaries and third parties. It may also grant loans or other financings, with or without consideration, directly or indirectly to its affiliated companies and provide securities of all kinds.