The company's purpose in the software sector is to develop, manufacture and distribute solutions and product innovations. This also includes research as well as management, technology and process consulting. Furthermore, the acquisition, ownership, management, transfer and exploitation of license rights, intellectual property rights such as patents or trademarks, as well as technical and industrial knowledge. In addition, it can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It can also acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. Accordingly, it can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company can conduct all other business that directly or indirectly promotes the aforementioned purposes.