The company's purpose is the production, transmission, distribution, utilization, purchase, sale and exchange of electrical and other energy, as well as the provision of services in the fields of energy and the environment. The company can participate in projects in the field of energy and other developments as mentioned above, can establish branches in Switzerland and abroad (especially in the emerging markets of Eastern and Southeastern Europe), participate in companies in Switzerland and abroad with a similar purpose, and do everything that is conducive to the aforementioned purpose. The company can acquire, encumber and sell real estate. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as 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 provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.