The company's purpose is (i) to engage in commercial activities such as the purchase, procurement and sale of goods and equipment, commodities and securities of all kinds, whether listed on officially recognized stock exchanges or not; (ii) to provide general consulting services; (iii) to provide construction services in both the public and private sectors, both domestically and internationally; and (iv) to engage in electricity-related business in its various industrial and commercial activities. The company may 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 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 guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.