The purpose and object of the company are information technology, electrical engineering and telecommunications, the purchase and sale and brokerage of real estate, trade in and import and export of goods of all kinds, as well as the provision of services within the scope of the company's purpose. 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 provide security for the liabilities of affiliated companies.