The company aims to develop, manufacture and commercialize diagnostic and pharmaceutical products. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may also acquire, hold and dispose of intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad and conduct any other business that is related to the purpose and suitable to promote or facilitate the development of the company. It may provide financing for itself and third parties, as well as guarantees and other securities. The company may also participate in other companies of any kind in Switzerland and abroad, establish, acquire and merge with them. It may acquire, encumber and dispose of real estate and intellectual property rights in Switzerland and abroad, and establish branches and agencies in Switzerland or abroad by decision of the board of directors.