The company's purpose is to acquire, sell and manage participations in companies of any kind in Switzerland and abroad, as well as to provide services for the development of software, the distribution of software products, data collection, the operation of online communities, the provision of market research services and data analysis. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as 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. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide securities for the liabilities of affiliated companies.