The purpose of the company is to research and develop software and services in the financial sector. To achieve its purpose, the company may participate in, found, acquire, finance or manage other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, manage and sell real estate, as well as acquire and exploit intellectual property rights and know-how. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and grant guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, it may engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that may be suitable to promote the purpose of the company, or that are directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company.