The company's purpose is to purchase, develop, manufacture, distribute, sell and rent all types of technical products, in particular computers, electronic data processing systems, software and all related products and components, as well as to provide services and solutions of all kinds in the field of information technology. Furthermore, the company may engage in all commercial, financial and other transactions that are intended and suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of the company's purpose or that of group companies. The company may acquire, manage, exploit and transfer patents and other intellectual property rights, trademarks and technical and industrial know-how, as well as provide technical and administrative consulting services. The company may provide personnel leasing and recruitment services. The company may also establish branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, manage and sell properties and participations, and generally participate in any companies that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose; carry out any transactions that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose for itself or for third parties; and grant loans or guarantees to shareholders, related companies or third parties.