The purpose of the company is to advise businesses and individuals in Switzerland and abroad, particularly in the field of quantitative methods, models and technologies (such as data processing and analysis, simulation, optimization, decision theory, risk management, etc.), as well as to provide project-related services (in particular software development and project management) and to implement operational solutions in these areas. The company may conduct all business and conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the purpose of the company or that are directly or indirectly related to it. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. 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 securities for liabilities of affiliated companies or third parties.