The company's purpose is to provide services primarily in the areas of business consulting and business development, mainly in the banking and financial sector, on the one hand in the financial sector and on the other hand in the information technology (IT) sector, as well as the manufacture and trade of products from these areas, in particular software. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is 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 grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. Ancillary obligations as specified in the articles of association.