The purpose of the company is the development, management, marketing and provision of software solutions and applications as well as the related services. The company may acquire, develop, manage, exploit and transfer patents, trademarks, licenses and intellectual property rights. The company may acquire, hold, manage and sell participations in companies of any kind in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also conclude all transactions and enter into agreements that directly or indirectly serve the purpose of the company or are directly related thereto. The company may grant loans or other financings to its direct or indirect parent company as well as to their or its direct or indirect subsidiaries (directly or indirectly). The company may provide guarantees, securities and other obligations of any kind for liabilities of such companies, including through fiduciary transfers or assignments of and pledges on assets of the company. The company may also operate or participate in cash pooling (of any kind). Each transaction mentioned in this paragraph may be carried out independently of any potential cluster risks and with or without consideration. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and acquire, hold, manage and sell real estate.