The purpose of the company is the development and trade of software as well as the provision of services in the field of information technology. The company may establish and acquire branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, acquire participations in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its corporate purpose. The company may acquire, mortgage, sell and manage real estate, provided it complies with the BewG. It may finance itself, finance on its own account or on behalf of third parties, and grant guarantees and securities to its subsidiaries and third parties.