The company's purpose is to provide engineering services and specialized deep foundation services in the fields of geotechnics, particularly soil and rock mechanics, earth and foundation engineering, and related or directly related fields. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies. The company is authorized to acquire, encumber, sell and manage licenses, patents and other intangible assets as well as real estate in Switzerland and abroad, and to grant loans and take out credits. Furthermore, the company may conduct all business that is suitable to promote the purpose of the company or is directly or indirectly related to it.