The company's purpose is to acquire, sell, explore, develop and produce energy resources worldwide, as well as to hold and manage investments and participations in companies of all kinds, and to provide related services. 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 and for third-party account, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.