The purpose of the company is to trade in and manufacture products, including the development, purchase and sale of software, specialist literature, computer accessories, and the provision of services in the areas of marketing, business organization, training, IT techniques, licenses, patents and in the insurance and finance sector. The company may participate in other companies, establish, acquire or merge with them, establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, manage, encumber and sell properties, and conduct all business that appears suitable for promoting the purpose.