The purpose of the company is the acquisition, management, disposal and active monitoring of participations and rights in Switzerland and abroad, in particular of companies active in the production and distribution of dry mortar. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire, hold and dispose of real estate. The company may grant direct or indirect financing, whether by way of loans or otherwise, or provide security of any kind to third parties, including direct or indirect parent and sister companies, whether against payment or free of charge and regardless of whether the financing or provision of security is in the interest of the company or exclusively in the interest of third parties. The company may enter into any business and conclude any contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that are directly or indirectly related to it.