The company's purpose is to develop, manufacture and distribute hardware and software in the field of information technology, as well as to provide financial services. The company may conduct all business activities that are connected with this main purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business activities that are 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 securities for liabilities of affiliated companies.