The company's purpose is: development of tailored hardware and software solutions as well as product innovations; management, technology and process consulting as well as training, research, development, licensing and maintenance as a service, and trade in products in these areas. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It may acquire, manage, transfer and exploit intellectual property rights such as patents, trademarks, etc., as well as technical and industrial knowledge in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may carry out all commercial and financial transactions that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose, and grant loans to or provide security for other companies, or receive loans and security.