In Switzerland and abroad: the provision of services in the field of energy engineering, in particular the search for technological and technical solutions and the study of maintenance of structures; as well as the operation of a study and consulting office for all industries. The company may establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad and hold participations in all companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold and dispose of commercial properties, exclusively for commercial use if they are located in Switzerland, and intellectual property rights. The company may carry out all commercial, financial or other operations that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may grant loans or guarantees to its associates and to the companies in which it participates and act as guarantor for them.