CEZ, a. s. engages in the generation, distribution, trade, and sale of electricity, heat, thermal energy and other commodities in Western, Central, and Southeastern Europe. The company operates through four segments: Generation, Distribution, Sales, and Mining. It operates hydro, wind, solar, nuclear, coal, and biomass power plants, and combined cycle power plant and combined heat and power units. The company also involved in the trade and sale of natural gas; mining of coal; quarrying and processing of construction aggregates and limestones; commodity trading business; and provision of energy services, as well as business consulting services. In addition, it holds interest in the lithium ore mining project in Cínovec; focuses on the realization of photovoltaic power plants; and deals with security systems and acoustics for buildings. Further, the company provides services in the field of electrical installations; high speed internet connection and mobile services; and engineering services and products for small and large producers, distributors, and sellers of electricity. CEZ, a. s. was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Prague, the Czech Republic.