The purpose of the company is to conduct research, development, manufacturing and distribution, as well as provide services in the fields of biotechnology, chemistry and related areas, particularly with critical raw materials and high-performance ingredients. Additionally, it is active in the personnel services sector. The company may establish subsidiaries and branches in Switzerland and abroad, and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire, hold and sell real estate. The company may also engage in all commercial, financial and other activities that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may grant loans and other direct or indirect financing to group companies and third parties, including its (direct and indirect) shareholders and their group companies, including within the framework of cash pooling agreements, and provide security of all kinds for their liabilities, including by way of pledges on or fiduciary transfers of the company's assets or guarantees of any kind, whether remunerated or not.