The purpose of the company is the acquisition and trading of securities of all kinds and the operation of the businesses directly related thereto. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire and exploit industrial property rights, intellectual property rights and know-how, and acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. Furthermore, it may provide services of all kinds in the IT sector and conduct all business that is suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose.