The company's purpose is to develop, market, distribute and provide hardware, software and services to institutions, companies and end customers, as well as related products and services in connection with banking, investment management and financial planning. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and 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 grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.