The company's purpose is to provide research, development and consulting services in the field of computer science, as well as trade and distribution of related services, licenses and products. The company may enter into any business that is suitable to promote the company's purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct any 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 provide securities for liabilities of affiliated companies.