The purpose of the company is to carry out construction and construction-related work as well as the manufacture and processing of building materials. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide security for the liabilities of affiliated companies. The company can grant loans or other financing to its direct or indirect shareholders, as well as to their direct or indirect subsidiaries, for consideration or free of charge, and provide security of all kinds for the liabilities of such other companies, including by way of pledges on or fiduciary transfers of the company's assets or by way of guarantees of any kind.