The purpose of the company is the manufacture, development and licensing of hardware, software and platforms, the trade in technology products, as well as the provision of services in the field of information technology. Furthermore, it can acquire and dispose of patents, licenses and securities in Switzerland and abroad. The company can establish subsidiaries and branches and participate in other companies. The company can acquire, hold and dispose of real estate and intellectual property rights. The company can also carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to the purpose of the company. The company can grant loans and other direct or indirect financing to group companies and third parties, including their (direct and indirect) shareholders and their group companies, and provide security for their liabilities of all kinds, including by way of pledges on or fiduciary transfers of the company's assets or guarantees of any kind, whether paid or unpaid.