The company's purpose is: the manufacture, distribution and trade of software products of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad; the trade of related products and goods in Switzerland and abroad; services related to software products in Switzerland and abroad; consulting, training and publications of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad; research and development of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies, acquire or sell other companies. It may carry out all commercial and financial transactions that may be conducive to the realization of its purpose. It may borrow and lend money, grant guarantees and other securities, acquire, manage and exploit intellectual property rights. The company may also acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate.