The company's purpose is: import, export, purchase and sale of construction equipment; construction work of all kinds, in particular in the metal sector; all general construction company activities, in particular the management of all activities necessary for the design or construction of buildings, whether in its own name or on behalf of third parties (in Switzerland, excluding all operations subject to the LFAIE). The company may carry out in Switzerland and abroad, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all commercial, financial or real estate transactions (excluding operations subject to the LFAIE), directly or indirectly related to its purpose, take participations in all commercial, industrial or financial companies (excluding operations subject to the LFAIE), create branches in Switzerland and abroad. The company is authorized to take financing, restructuring and intercession measures for the benefit of associates, group companies or third parties, as well as to grant loans or guarantees to associates, group companies or third parties when it serves its interests.