The company's purpose is to provide services and consulting, as well as to develop, manufacture, license and sell software and processes. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in or establish, acquire or finance other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are related to the company's main purpose. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.