The purpose of the company is to trade in goods of all kinds, in particular in hardware and software in the field of electronic information technology, development and manufacture of hardware and software, as well as services and consulting in the fields of electrical engineering, communication technology, information technology, oil, gas and petrochemical technology, and risk management. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire or establish similar or related companies, and enter into all transactions and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are directly or indirectly related to it. The company may acquire, encumber, manage and sell real estate and properties. 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.