The company's purpose is to trade and distribute products and services of the main and secondary construction industry and, in connection therewith, to provide marketing, consulting, market research, training and, in general, to provide services on an international basis. Furthermore, the company aims to acquire, hold, operate, manage and exploit participations in companies active as production, distribution and service companies, as well as trading companies. The company may 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 may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide securities for the liabilities of affiliated companies.