The purpose of the company is to research, develop and produce solar cells as well as to carry out all activities in the field of research and photovoltaic solar energy. The company may conduct all business and conclude all contracts that are suitable for developing and expanding its purpose, or that are directly or indirectly related to it. The company may conduct all financial, commercial, industrial, movable or other transactions that are directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties. In connection with its purpose, the company may acquire, own, build, rent, manage and sell real estate (except for transactions prohibited by the BewG). The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire companies with the same or similar purpose or merge with such companies. Furthermore, the company may grant loans to its shareholders, subsidiaries or related parties or demand them from them.