The company's purpose is: a) the creation, development, management, and sale of computer software as well as any activity related to computing; b) the acquisition, sale, and exploitation of patents and licenses directly or indirectly related to the above fields; c) as an ancillary activity, the execution of all commercial and financial operations - whether movable or immovable (strictly in accordance with the rules relating to the acquisition of immovable property by foreigners) directly or indirectly related to the above purpose(s), as well as the taking of participations in any Swiss or foreign companies pursuing identical or analogous purposes. The company may also grant loans and/or guarantees, in any form, to its shareholders or to third parties. The company may carry out its activities both in Switzerland and abroad.