The company's purpose is to hold and manage, acquire and dispose of licenses, patents and other intellectual property, as well as to develop and distribute IT programs (software). The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in or establish, acquire or finance other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also carry out all commercial, financial and other activities that are connected with the company's main purpose. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.