The purpose of the company is to acquire, hold and sell participations in companies, including production, trading and financing companies in Switzerland and abroad, in particular in the building materials industry and other industries related to it. The company may establish or invest in branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate and other tangible or intangible assets. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees, sureties and collateral for the liabilities of subsidiaries and third parties. The company may conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose or is suitable for promoting it.