The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, in particular to participate in energy generation plants in Eastern Europe and the Baltic States. The company may also participate in other companies of any kind in Switzerland and abroad, establish, acquire and merge with them. It may acquire, encumber and dispose of real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad, as well as establish branches and agencies in Switzerland or abroad by resolution of the Board of Directors. The company may grant securities and guarantees for its shareholders or other group companies and provide loans to its shareholders or other group companies.