The purpose of the company is the development and distribution of, as well as the trade in, software of all kinds and web-based services; furthermore, the provision of training and business management consulting. The company may establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad, participate in, acquire or merge with other companies in Switzerland and abroad, provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, and grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, acquire, encumber, manage or sell real estate and licenses in Switzerland and abroad, and acquire, exploit or sell patents, trademarks, design rights, copyrights and other industrial property rights in any form.