The company's purpose is to research and develop gasification technologies, design, construct, sell, rent and implement such systems, as well as all related activities, including but not limited to the registration, purchase, use and sale of patents and license rights. 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 subsidiaries and third parties.