The purpose of the company is research, development, production, sale, and licensing of products in the fields of biotechnology, pharmacy, medical technology, diagnostics, therapy, and related areas. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries both domestically and abroad and may participate in other companies both domestically and abroad. The company may acquire, hold, manage, encumber, exploit, and dispose of real estate and intellectual property rights both domestically and abroad, as well as finance other companies with or without consideration. The company may engage in all commercial, financial, and other activities that appear suitable to promote the purpose of the company or are related thereto.