The purpose of the company is to engage in commercial activities of all kinds, in particular in the following areas: electricity; gas condensate; heavy oil; coal and related products, including financial coal products; gaseous fuels; liquid fuels; natural gas and related products; liquefied petroleum gas (LPG); methane and methanol; emission rights. The company may commit itself and conduct all commercial, financial or other business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It may establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and/or acquire participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, excluding participations in companies whose purpose is the acquisition of real estate assets in Switzerland. The company may conclude transactions with affiliated companies, in particular its direct and indirect shareholders and other group companies. It may grant loans and guarantees of any kind as security for pledges, security assignments, guarantee assignments, guarantees and sureties with or without consideration.