The company's purpose is to conduct research and development of technology carriers and energy systems, as well as to provide related consulting services to industrial, commercial and service companies in Switzerland and abroad. It can develop, register, acquire, manage and exploit intellectual property rights. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.