The company's purpose is to trade in, hold and grant licenses and usage rights, in particular in the software sector, as well as to develop software. 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 acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also conduct financing, securities and foreign exchange transactions for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.