The purpose of the company is to research, develop and market computer software, platform services and solutions, as well as to offer related online and IT infrastructure services. The company may establish subsidiaries and branches, and participate in other companies. The company may acquire, hold, encumber and sell real estate and intellectual property rights. The company may also engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company. The company may also engage in any other commercial activities that are permitted under Swiss law. The company may grant loans and other direct or indirect financing to group companies and third parties, including its (direct and indirect) shareholders and their group companies, and provide security for their liabilities of any kind, including by way of pledges on or fiduciary transfers of the company's assets or guarantees of any kind, whether remunerated or not.