The purpose of the company is the distribution, licensing and development of software as well as the provision of related services. The company may conduct all business that is suitable to promote the company's purpose. In particular, it is authorized to establish, acquire or participate in companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company is part of a group of companies and may consider the interests of this group in pursuing its company purpose. In particular, the company may grant loans and other direct or indirect financing to its direct and indirect subsidiaries and third parties, including its direct and indirect shareholders and their direct and indirect subsidiaries, including within the framework of cash pooling agreements, and provide security of any kind for their liabilities, including by way of pledges on or fiduciary transfers of the company's assets or guarantees of any kind, whether remunerated or not.