The company's purpose is to supply and trade energy, including its production, as well as to provide energy, engineering, and other services directly or indirectly related to these activities. Furthermore, the company may conduct all business that serves to maintain and promote the interests of the group. The company designs and operates facilities, can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or merge with similar or related companies, acquire, encumber, and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to the company's purpose. It may also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for group companies and third parties.