The operation of a business for sanitary and thermal installations, plumbing, ventilation and equipment, related studies; construction and renovation of sanitary installations, as well as maintenance and repair services related to these activities; import, export and trade of related materials and all work related to construction. The company may also carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all commercial, movable and financial transactions, in direct or indirect relation to its purpose, in any form whatsoever, in particular in the form of participations. The company may open branches in Switzerland and abroad, found or acquire any company pursuing a similar or complementary purpose. The company may grant loans or guarantees to its members or to third parties.