The company's purpose is to develop and distribute products and provide services in the field of financial information, in particular the administration and provision of indices. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for any subsidiaries and third parties.