The company's purpose is to acquire, manage and dispose of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, in particular in the field of production, trade and services in the area of information and data communication as well as hardware and software. The company may enter into any business and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company and the companies associated with it, or that are directly or indirectly related to it. Furthermore, it may establish branch offices in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, hold and dispose of real estate. The company may establish branch offices and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct any business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of 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 guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.