The company's purpose is to provide services in the field of electronic data processing as well as to develop and distribute software and hardware. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies. The company may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities and conduct business that is connected with the company's purpose. The company may acquire, hold, manage, encumber and sell real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may 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. The company may also grant direct or indirect financing to third parties, including direct or indirect shareholders of the company or companies in which they are involved, whether through loans or other financing or by providing securities or guarantees of any kind, whether against payment or not. Furthermore, the company may conclude cash pooling agreements with other group companies.