The company's purpose is the operation of a general enterprise, metal construction and locksmithing, the execution of all types of work, notably masonry work, related to the building sector, transformations, renovations and new constructions as well as the commerce, import and export of construction materials including the acquisition, sale, management, administration and brokerage of real estate properties in Switzerland and abroad, with the exception of operations prohibited by the federal law of 16.12.1983 on the acquisition of real estate by foreigners (LFAIE), the operation of public establishments, as well as any commercial, financial, industrial and technical activity. The company may, in general, carry out all operations that have a direct or indirect connection with the company's purpose in Switzerland and abroad. It may also acquire companies with an identical or similar purpose, or merge with such companies, carry out all operations and conclude all contracts suitable for developing and extending its purpose or directly or indirectly related thereto. The company may have subsidiaries or create branches in Switzerland and abroad. It may also grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties if this promotes its interests.