The company's purpose is to conduct research, development, consulting and provision of other services in the fields of technology, science, multimedia and internet, as well as the exploitation of patents and licenses, trade and production of technical products and goods in the field of information and communication technology (ICT), and the exercise of all activities related to the company's purpose. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.