Purchase, sale, distribution, promotion and, in general, trade of manufactured products of all kinds, in particular integrated circuits and semiconductors, as well as all related products; provision of services and advice in the fields of logistics, planning and management of computer systems; research and development in the field of integrated circuits, semiconductors and related products; acquisition, holding and sale of direct or indirect participations in all companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as financing thereof; development, acquisition, holding, exploitation and sale of patents, trademarks, inventions, processes, know-how and similar rights. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad and may engage in any commercial, financial or other activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may provide guarantees to affiliated companies.