The company's purpose is to provide IT services, in particular in the areas of software development, maintenance and hosting, as well as software consulting and software sales. 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. Furthermore, 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 security for liabilities of affiliated companies and third parties. Additionally, it may acquire, manage, exploit and sell concessions, patents, licenses and other intangible property rights.