The company aims to provide services, in particular the development, promotion, implementation and research of projects in the energy sector as well as scientific projects in the industrial and agricultural sector and the food industry on its own account or on behalf of third parties. The company may 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 may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide security for liabilities of affiliated companies.