The purpose of the company is to acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in companies, such as, but not exclusively, in the energy industry in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to provide consulting services in matters of corporate management and project development and to provide services of all kinds, in particular, but not exclusively, in the energy industry, as well as to engage in trade (i.e. the purchase, sale, representation and distribution of all products and materials). The company may acquire, hold, manage and dispose of participations in companies of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also conclude all transactions and enter into agreements that directly or indirectly serve the company's purpose or are directly related thereto, including all financial, commercial and property transactions. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and hold participations in other companies. The company may acquire, hold, encumber with limited property rights, manage and dispose of real estate in Switzerland (for exclusively commercial use) and abroad. The company may grant loans or other financing to its direct or indirect parent company and its direct or indirect subsidiaries (directly or indirectly). The company may provide guarantees, securities and other obligations of any kind for liabilities of such companies, including through fiduciary assignments or transfers of and pledges on assets of the company. The company may also operate or participate in cash pooling (of any kind). Each transaction mentioned in this paragraph may be carried out independently of any potential cluster risks and with or without consideration.