The study and all earthworks, demolition, water and sewerage works, public works and other works related to building construction; the company may, in addition, carry out on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all financial, commercial, industrial, movable and immovable operations in Switzerland and abroad, directly or indirectly related to the main purpose; it may also participate in other companies and establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; it may grant loans to its associates or third parties, guarantee loans subscribed by its associates or third parties, secure these loans by issuing or pledging mortgage securities, or by subscribing to any other financial commitment, pledge its assets to guarantee any claim; the company may carry out, on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all financial, commercial, industrial, movable and immovable operations directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose.