The company's purpose is to develop and distribute software as well as provide consulting services of all kinds. 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, 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 security for liabilities of affiliated companies.